The continued existence of manual scavenging reflects systemic apathy towards marginalised labour. Discuss. Evaluate the gaps in legal and policy frameworks. Suggest structural reforms necessary to end this practice.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Population and associated issues
Topic: Population and associated issues
Q1. The continued existence of manual scavenging reflects systemic apathy towards marginalised labour. Discuss. Evaluate the gaps in legal and policy frameworks. Suggest structural reforms necessary to end this practice. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: IE
Why the question: Delhi sewer death again shows our failure to eradicate manual scavenging Key Demand of the question: The question demands an explanation of how manual scavenging persists due to systemic neglect of marginalised communities, an evaluation of why laws and policies have failed, and suggestions for long-term structural reforms. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Briefly highlight the contradiction between constitutional promises of dignity and the continued caste-based exploitation through manual scavenging. Body: Explain how caste hierarchies and informal urban labour systems reflect systemic neglect of sanitation workers. Evaluate loopholes in legal definitions, weak enforcement, and poor rehabilitation mechanisms. Suggest sustainable reforms such as legal amendments, technological solutions, municipal accountability, and rehabilitation linked to dignity. Conclusion: End with a forward-looking statement emphasising the need for a society that upholds dignity, equity, and constitutional morality in practice.
Why the question: Delhi sewer death again shows our failure to eradicate manual scavenging
Key Demand of the question: The question demands an explanation of how manual scavenging persists due to systemic neglect of marginalised communities, an evaluation of why laws and policies have failed, and suggestions for long-term structural reforms.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction: Briefly highlight the contradiction between constitutional promises of dignity and the continued caste-based exploitation through manual scavenging.
• Explain how caste hierarchies and informal urban labour systems reflect systemic neglect of sanitation workers.
• Evaluate loopholes in legal definitions, weak enforcement, and poor rehabilitation mechanisms.
• Suggest sustainable reforms such as legal amendments, technological solutions, municipal accountability, and rehabilitation linked to dignity.
Conclusion: End with a forward-looking statement emphasising the need for a society that upholds dignity, equity, and constitutional morality in practice.