The Hindu·2 min read·medium
T.N. stands third in country in deaths while cleaning sewer and septic tanks: Athawale
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The Hindu Bureau
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Minister Ramdas Athawale reported that Tamil Nadu ranks third in India for deaths occurring during the manual cleaning of sewer and septic tanks. Over the last five years, 332 such deaths have been recorded nationwide, prompting calls for more effective safety measures.
Tamil Nadu recorded 38 septic tank/sewer cleaning deaths, the third highest in India in the last five years, said Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale in Parliament on Tuesday.
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