Safety and Dignity of Sanitation Workers in Rural India Standard Operating Procedure Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India (2025)
The sanitation workers of rural India perform some of the most essential yet challenging duties in our communities. Their daily work ensures cleaning surroundings, thereby preventing disease outbreaks, and safeguarding public health. However, the occupational risks they face and the social stigma they endure have long remained under-addressed. The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, is committed to changing that.
This SoP provides clear, implementable guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE), job-specific safety protocols, training frameworks, and institutional responsibilities from the State to the Gram Panchayat level. It also emphasizes the need for gender-appropriate equipment, safe working conditions, and recognition mechanisms that value the contribution of every sanitation worker.
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Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India (2025). Safety and Dignity of Sanitation Workers in Rural India Standard Operating Procedure Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India
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