Delhi government committed to address issues faced by sanitation workers: CM Gupta | India News – The Times of India

Delhi government committed to address issues faced by sanitation workers: CM Gupta | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi government is committed to taking concrete, practical steps to address the issues faced by sanitation workers, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday.According to an official statement, while interacting with representatives of the sanitation workers’ union, the chief minister directed the department concerned to review all matters raised by the union and…

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SC: Will frame rules, menstrual shaming must end, period. | India News – The Times of India

SC: Will frame rules, menstrual shaming must end, period. | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Taking cognisance of a recent incident of three women sanitation workers of Maharshi Dayanand University in Haryana being compelled to send photographs of their sanitary pads to prove they were menstruating, Supreme Court on Friday decided to examine framing of guidelines to ensure that the right to health, dignity, bodily autonomy and privacy…

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Maharashtra: 100 robotic sewer cleaners to be bought for Rs 100cr; manual scavenging to end | Mumbai News – The Times of India

Maharashtra: 100 robotic sewer cleaners to be bought for Rs 100cr; manual scavenging to end | Mumbai News – The Times of India

Maharashtra is revolutionizing its approach to sanitation with a groundbreaking investment of Rs 100 crore in 100 robotic sewer-cleaning machines. This forward-thinking initiative, named ‘From Manhole to Machine Hole,’ seeks to replace perilous manual work with cutting-edge technology. MUMBAI: In a major step towards ending manual scavenging in Maharashtra, the state govt has decided to…

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UP CM announces Rs 16,000-20,000 aid for sanitation workers, Valmiki Jayanti public holiday | India News – The Times of India

UP CM announces Rs 16,000-20,000 aid for sanitation workers, Valmiki Jayanti public holiday | India News – The Times of India

VARANASI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday announced that Rs 16,000 to Rs 20,000 would directly be credited to sanitation workers’ accounts, according to a statement. Adityanath attended the Swachhata Mitra Samman ceremony at Saroj Palace, Piplani Katra, honouring sanitation workers who contributed significantly during the Swachhata Hi Seva Pakhwada. He said preparations,…

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