Archive · 30 Sep 2025
BMC Begins Survey on Manual Scavenging in Mumbai
The BMC is starting a new survey in Mumbai to find any people still doing manual scavenging, which is cleaning human waste by hand.
The survey will run from October 1st to 15th.
Anyone doing this type of work should register at their local ward office.
The goal is to ensure that no one is left out and to offer help to those doing this dangerous job.
This is because the law bans this type of work.
The BMC is also trying to protect workers' dignity, because many sanitation workers face stigma.
The BMC is conducting a survey to identify manual scavengers.
The survey will take place from October 1 to October 15.
Workers are asked to register at their ward offices.
The survey follows directions from the Union Ministry of Social Justice.
The aim is to comply with the law and rehabilitate workers.
- Who
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- What
- Survey to identify manual scavengers
- When
- October 1 - October 15
- Where
- Mumbai and suburbs
- Why
- To ensure compliance with the law and worker rehabilitation
Government
Manual Scavengers
Manual Scavenging
Government
The Government is trying to eliminate manual scavenging.
Manual Scavengers
Manual scavengers are often trapped due to poverty and lack of opportunities.
- Survey Start Date
- October 1
- Survey End Date
- October 15
- Registration Time
- 2 PM to 5 PM (Monday to Friday)
- Registration Location
- Ward offices
Sources
Mumbai News: BMC Collects 25 MT Waste In Special Drain Cleanliness Drive
FPJ NEWS POSITIVE: BMC’s 28,000 Sanitation Workers Battle 6,500 MT Daily Waste Amid Rising Challenges Of Construction Debris And Illegal Dumping
Mumbai News: BMC Launches Special Cleanliness Drive Till Oct 13; Removes Over 25 Metric Tons Of Floating Waste Across City | VIDEO
