Why Manual Scavenging Still Persists 30 Years After Its Ban in India, Activists Explain | The Quint

Three decades after manual scavenging was banned in India, the casteist, inhuman and officially 'non-existent' practice is still prevalant in parts of India. Why? Bezwada Wilson, National Convener of the Safai Karmachari Andolan (SKA) and Pragya Akhilesh, Secretary of Bhim Safai Karmachari Trade Union, provide an insight. While Akhilesh argues that the definition of manual scavenging needs to be extrapolated to include community toilet cleaners and #sanitationworkers who pick up biohazardous waste from hospitals, Wilson claims that the authorities have undercounted manual scavengers. Both the experts concurred that the rehabilitation process of manual scavengers is riddled with lacunae that the government needs to fill promptly. Watch the full video only on The Quint. #manualscavenging #india #bezwadawilson Support The Quint's independent journalism. Become a member now: https://www.thequint.com/plan-selecti... Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @thequint   __________________ SUPPORT OUR CAMPAIGNS: https://www.thequint.com/special-proj... Check out The Quint for more news: https://www.thequint.com The Quint in Hindi: https://hindi.thequint.com For more videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2aIcith You can also follow The Quint here: Facebook: http://bit.ly/1RXYIg5 Twitter: http://bit.ly/1tjFuxI Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Piyc18