Sikkim Embraces Mechanised Sanitation to End Manual Scavenging

The government of Sikkim has launched a significant initiative to eliminate the deeply entrenched practice of manual scavenging. This ambitious drive focuses on the introduction and widespread use of mechanised sanitation systems across the state.

The move signifies a progressive step towards improving sanitation standards and ensuring the dignity and safety of workers. By adopting modern technologies, Sikkim aims to completely phase out manual cleaning of sewers and septic tanks.

This mechanised sanitation drive is expected to bring about a fundamental change in how waste management is handled, aligning the state with national goals for a cleaner and more humane approach to sanitation.