Bandipora, December 21, 2024: The Municipal Council Bandipora Will Soon be officially declared the town as “Manual Scavenging-Free” after completing a comprehensive survey of manual scavengers within its limits.
The survey was conducted in compliance with the order issued by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in October 2023, in the case of Dr. Balram Singh vs Union of India & Others, as well as guidelines issued by the Government of India on February 1, 2024.
According to the notice issued by the Municipal Council Bandipora on Friday, the survey found no manual scavengers within the limits of Bandipora.
MCB invited the public and claimants to submit any objections to this declaration in writing to the Municipal Council Bandipora within the next 15 days. “Objections can be submitted in person or emailed to eomcbandipora@gmail.com”.
Chief Executive Officer MCB Aijaz Ahmad Khan said If no objections are received by the end of the 15-day period, Bandipora will be officially recognized as a Manual Scavenging-Free town, further contributing to the government’s efforts to eliminate manual scavenging practices across the country.
He said the declaration follows the implementation of several initiatives aimed at eradicating manual scavenging and ensuring the dignity and safety of workers involved in sanitation and waste management.
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