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Manual ScavengingManual scavenging refers to the practice of manually cleaning, handling, or removing human excreta from dry latrines, sewers, septic tanks, or open drains. This degrading and hazardous practice is often undertaken by marginalized communities, particularly in regions with inadequate sanitation systems. Manual scavengers usually use hand tools such as buckets, brooms and shovels. Manual Scavenging has originated during colonial and feudal systems, where specific caste groups were assigned this task. It is strongly linked to the caste system in countries like India, where Dalits and other marginalized groups have traditionally been forced into this occupation. In London, cesspits containing human waste were called 'gongs' or 'jakes' and men employed to clean them 'Gongfermours' or 'Gongfarmers'. (Read Full Article....) |
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 Lohri FestivalThe festival Lohri is celebrated every year on 13th January. This festival is Popular winter folk festival celebrated primarily in Northern India. This festival is celebrated as the harvest festival It is observed or celebrated in the night before Makar Sankranti. The official holiday is given in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. It is celebrated in other states also but is not gazetted or official holiday. (Read Full Article....) Also Read (Maha Kumbh Mela 2025) |