Manual Scavenging

Abstract

India has regulations intended to end the horrible practice of "manual scavenging" or manually cleaning human waste from sewers and dry latrines. Even if these laws exist, problems still arise. Social attitudes, a lack of information, and insufficient enforcement all contribute to the fact that implementation is still a major problem. Manual scavengers frequently come from underprivileged backgrounds and experience social exclusion and financial insecurity. Despite being prohibited by law, the practice persists in some areas due to inadequate monitoring and slack enforcement.