Published in: 2020
Pages: 24
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WaterAid
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The baseline survey was conducted in the four states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. This report has analysed the data generated for the following areas:
a. Manual scavenging (MS) and dry latrines
b. Prevalence of stigma, discrimination, untouchability, gender and caste-based discrimination and violence
c. Participation in community led initiatives for rights and dignity
d. Aspirations for economic and social empowerment
e. Linkages/ inclusion with/in government institutions, banks, government schemes
f. Awareness and access to rights and entitlements under ‘Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act 2013 (MSA 2013), The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015 (1 of 2016) and any other constitutional guarantees and provisions
WaterAid (2020). Status of Women Engaged in Manual Scavenging. WaterAid
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