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Time of India
6 days ago
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- Time of India
Hole of shame: Manual scavenging continues in Delhi despite ban
Image Credit: Anindya Chattopadhyay/ All Images NEW DELHI: A ground inspection in Delhi on Aug 2 highlighted that manual scavenging persists in the capital despite official claims to the contrary. Eight men, primarily from Sunder Nagar, were seen clearing a clogged drain near Mother Dairy Flats at Ganesh Nagar. The task was assigned by a contractor employed by the Public Works Department. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Similarly, at Geeta Colony Road, four daily wage labourers were engaged in drain cleaning. Sonu said, 'These drains are very narrow, that's why we are not going inside the drain. We are using a shovel. Many times, lots of plastic bottles clog the drain, then we have to go inside the drain.' Workers on a daily-wage basis often earn below the legally mandated minimum wage and face health hazards. The job remains perilous, unsanitary and dehumanising. Union minister of state for social justice and empowerment Ramdas Athawale stated on July 22 that no reports of manual scavenging had been received from any state or Union territory. Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, Athawale mentioned that the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 had banned manual scavenging from Dec 6, 2013. In April 2025, when TOI inquired about the matter, a senior govt official responded, 'Questions should be asked of the previous govt — what happened to all the machines they claimed to have procured for drain cleaning? Where are the machines they posed with for photographs? Soon, manual scavenging and outdated practices will be things of the past.' Today, manual scavenging continues in the national capital, reflecting a disregard for both law and human dignity. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
25-04-2025
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- Time of India
Public space shrinks on Guru Ravidas Marg in Govindpuri as authorities turn a blind eye to enroachments
Encroachments—such as illegal parking and roadside hawkers—remain a persistent issue on Guru Ravidas Marg in Govindpuri (Pictures: Anindya Chattopadhyay/TNN) Encroachments—such as illegal parking and roadside hawkers—remain a persistent issue on Guru Ravidas Marg in Govindpuri. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Residents have repeatedly voiced concerns about these obstructions, pointing to the frequent occupation of footpaths and roads by hawkers and shopkeepers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo The recent demolition of the 40-year-old Govindpuri fish market in Kalkaji by MCD and PWD, which displaced hundreds of fish and meat vendors, has raised questions about selective enforcement. Meanwhile, little action has been taken to address the deteriorating conditions around public toilets, despite ongoing complaints. The increasing number of vegetable stalls, tarpaulin-covered shops, and furniture vendors along the road has further constricted the already congested street. It has also worsened the traffic flow.
