National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) Extension

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Context:
The Union Cabinet approved a three-year extension for the NCSK.

Key Points:

  • Establishment: Formed under the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Act, 1993.
  • Status: Functioned as a statutory body until 2004; now a non-statutory body under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
  • Functions: Investigates Safai Karamcharis’ conditions, recommends policies, monitors manual scavenging prohibition, and tracks sewer-related fatalities.
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