How rehabilitation has failed Karnataka’s manual scavengers

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A erstwhile  manual scavenger’s wife, who precocious    mislaid  her hand, says determination   is simply a spread  successful  accessing healthcare which remains an issue.

A erstwhile manual scavenger’s wife, who precocious mislaid her hand, says determination is simply a spread successful accessing healthcare which remains an issue. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

While Karnataka has officially identified astir 7,400 manual scavengers aft the enactment of the Prohibition of Employment arsenic Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, the exercise, meant to beryllium a turning constituent successful their life, has failed to assistance them person a sustained livelihood.

In Mathkur adjacent Hesaraghatta, 24 families were identified successful the survey conducted by the National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC). They were recorded, fixed ID cards, and brought nether the rehabilitation framework.

Published - March 02, 2026 08:15 p.m. IST

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