National Commission for Safai Karamcharis

The Union Cabinet has extended the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) for three years until 31 st March 2028 . National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) Established: 1994 under the NCSK Act, 1993 ; became a non-statutory body in 2004 under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Structure : Chairperson (MoS rank), Vice-Chairperson, 5 members (including 1 woman). Mandate : Recommends policies for welfare and rehabilitation of Safai Karamcharis. Monitors implementation of schemes and laws like The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers Act, 2013 . Investigates grievances and policy lapses. Ensures Rs 30 lakh compensation for sewer deaths, Rs 10-20 lakh for disabilities (SC ruling, 2023). Working : Field visits, grievance redressal, policy reviews, suo-motu actions, meet...