What happened: NCSK’s 32nd Foundation Day programme on August 23, 2026

The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) announced a day-long Foundation Day programme to be held on August 23, 2026 at Mavalankar Auditorium, Constitution Club of India in New Delhi. The event is aimed at advancing the dignity and welfare of Safai Karamcharis and at strengthening implementation of measures against hazardous manual scavenging.

Key announced features of the programme include participation and agenda items from government and stakeholder sides:

Attendance: around 900 Safai Karamcharis and representatives from Central and State/UT governments, Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), Public Sector Organizations, civil society, and other stakeholders.Venue and timing: Mavalankar Auditorium, Constitution Club of India, New Delhi (day-long programme).Officials and ministers listed: Union Minister of State of Law & Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal; Ministers of State of Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale and B L Verma; NCSK Vice Chairperson Hardeep Singh Gill; NCSK Member Karam Singh Karma; NCSK Secretary Rahul Kashyap and other senior officials.Central focus areas: dignity and welfare of Safai Karamcharis; elimination of hazardous manual scavenging/cleaning; promotion of mechanized sanitation; rehabilitation and social security; and implementation of welfare initiatives under the PM Narendra Modi-led government.Grievance follow-up mechanism: NCSK plans to release an NCSK missed-call facility number so that stakeholders can register grievances, issues, and representations for time-bound follow-up.

Background and earlier position: NCSK’s mandate under the Manual Scavengers law framework

NCSK is structured as a statutory commission to address inequalities faced by Safai Karamcharis. The government communication links the commission’s work to multiple functions, including policy recommendations, evaluation of government schemes, grievance investigation, and compliance monitoring.

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