11 August 2026

Faridabad manhole death incident

The incident highlights the persistent issue of manual scavenging and the failure to implement safety laws for vulnerable sanitation workers, serving as relevant context for questions on social welfare and labor rights.

Questions

1. Despite the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, incidents of hazardous sewer cleaning persist. Discuss the systemic challenges in enforcing safety protocols for sanitation workers in urban industrial areas. 150 words
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2. The persistence of manual scavenging remains a significant challenge to the constitutional vision of dignity and equality. Critically analyze the role of technological intervention and institutional accountability in eradicating hazardous sewer cleaning practices in India. 250 words
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Prelims

1. Which of the following legislations prohibits the employment of manual scavengers and the hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks in India?

   1. A The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013
   2. B The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
   3. C The Factories Act, 1948
   4. D The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986