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May 18, 2008

UNTOUCHABLE SCAVENGERS IN DEHLI MOSTLY WOMEN

Manual scavenging still rampant in North East Delhi, says report (The Hindu)

"Dr. Singla said the profession can be completely abolished only when the authorities convert 'dry' latrines to 'wet' latrines with simultaneous programmes for their rehabilitation.
“'As long as there is a demand for their services, scavengers will continue to exist,' she concluded."

Posted at 05:15 AM in caste, dalits (untouchables), labor and caste, manual scavenging, reports, women |

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