Gaps in Sanitation Worker Safety: Parliamentary Panel Urges Urgent Reforms
Published on: Aug. 21, 2025, 4:47 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A parliamentary committee criticized the slow progress in providing safety equipment, health coverage, and training for sanitation workers in India. While a significant number have been profiled under the NAMASTE scheme, many remain unvalidated and lack proper protective gear and health cards, risking their safety and benefits.
