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DC Kurma Rao urges to raise awareness on manual scavenging

  •   Wed, Dec 29 2021 09:55:48 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (HB/DV)

Udupi, Dec 29: “Manual scavenging is a very bad system. Hence, in this regard, create awareness in Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes’ colonies in the district,” directed deputy commissioner (DC) M Kurma Rao to the officials of the Social Welfare Department.

He was speaking at the DC office here on Wednesday December 29.

He further said, “As there is the possibility of using people for manual scavenging in the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes colonies, people should be educated through street plays and other programmes. Display advertisement boards near the community and buildings of Social Welfare department.”

He also directed the officials to use suction machines to maintain toilets.

“Manual scavengers’ survey has been conducted in the district, but no cases were found. If any cases of manual scavenging are found, collect their details and provide them rehabilitation facilities. Provide financial assistance to purchase suction vehicles.

“Using manual scavengers is also a punishable offense,” the DC informed.

Zilla panchayat CEO Dr Naveen Bhat, additional DC Balakrishnappa, ASP Kumar Chandra and others were present in the meeting.

 

 

 

 
  

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  • Santan Mascarenhas, Kinnigoli/Bangalore

    Wed, Dec 29 2021

    In his book "Karmayog", PM Modi justifies manual scavenging, by calling it a spiritual experience to the Valmiki community. Why didn’t it occur to Modi that the spirituality involved in doing menial jobs hasn’t ever been experienced by the upper castes? He wrote “I do not believe they have been doing this job just to sustain their livelihood. Had this been so, they would not have continued with this kind of job generation after generation.... At some point of time somebody must have got the enlightenment that it is their (Balmikis’) duty to work for the happiness of the entire society and the Gods; that they have to do this job bestowed upon them by Gods; and this job should continue as internal spiritual activity for centuries.”

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  • Rita, Germany

    Thu, Dec 30 2021

    S:Mascarenhas,kinnigoli,Hard to note this ,coming from PMs book?He must have not had enlightening.High time DC K.Rao writes him and try to make him aware.My goodness.I am shocked.from a PMs writing.Such people are our leaders?As Rao said ,awareness must be made not by street plays,but Nationwide in dailys,or in radio ,in picture halls ,or other means.These people should be punished who allow scavanging ,or force to do it.They must be made to do as a punishment.

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  • Sampth, DxB

    Thu, Dec 30 2021

    So ...don't you get sleep with out mentioning Modi's name?...

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