Maharashtra Admits Manual Scavenging Persists, Vows to End Practice

Imagine people having to clean up toilets and sewers by hand, which is dangerous and unhealthy.

The government in Maharashtra, a state in India, admits this is still happening, which is not good.

They plan to stop this by using machines instead.

They will also help the people who used to do this work.

A survey found many people still doing this job, and the government has increased the money given to the families of those who died doing this work.

This is happening even though it's been banned by the highest court, and the state is spending money to help stop it.