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What are the efforts made by the government to eradicate manual scavenging? |
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Answer» the Government had implemented National Scheme of Liberation and Rehabilitation of Scavengers and their Dependents (NSLRS) during 1992-2005. The Scheme started in March 1992 to rehabilitate manual scavengers and their dependents in alternative occupations. At the beginning of the scheme, about 7.70 lakh manual scavengers and their dependents were identified. Out of which, about 4.28 lakh beneficiaries were rehabilitated, during its implementation. ‘Self Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers’ (SRMS) was launched in January 2007 with the objective of rehabilitating remaining manual scavengers and their dependents within a stipulated time frame. |
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