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National Commission for Safai Karmacharis:
Why in news?
- The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karmacharis (NCSK) beyond 31.3.2019 for three years.
About NCSK
- A statutory body constituted under the NCSK ACT, 1993.
- Body looks to matters concerning the Safai Karamchari’s welfare and makes recommendations to the government.
- commission continued till February 2004. Thereafter, the tenure of the commission has been extended from time to time, as a non-statutory body.
- It is working for the welfare of both Safai Karamcharis and Manual Scavenger.
- Commission is to perform functions:(1) To monitor the implementation of the Act.(2) To inquire into complaints regarding contraventions to the Act.(3) Advice Central and State Governments for effective implementation of the Act.
Why extended tenure
- The number of Manual Scavengers identified under the MS Act Survey is 14226.
- Under the National Survey undertaken by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is 31128.
- Since NCSK works for the welfare and upliftment of the Safai Karmacharis and persons engaged in manual scavenging in the country. It has been extended.