The Supreme Court ordered a complete stop to manual scavenging in six big metro cities. This rule applies to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. The court stressed the importance of respecting workers and taking strict action. Officials must find better solutions and make sure the rule is followed.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed with the Delhi High Court highlights a year-long sewer overflow crisis causing water contamination and waterborne diseases. The PIL, filed by NGO Social Jurist, attributes the issue to insufficient desilting, reduced sewer cleaning resources, and outdated infrastructure.
