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Nearly 500 Died While Cleaning Sewers Or Septic Tanks Since 2019: Centre
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Government data presented in the Lok Sabha reveals that 498 workers have died while cleaning sewers and septic tanks between 2019 and mid-2026. The report highlights the ongoing risks faced by sanitation workers despite various legislative efforts to curb hazardous manual scavenging.
Government data placed before the Lok Sabha shows that 498 workers died during sewer and septic-tank cleaning between January 1, 2019, and June 30, 2026.
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