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NewsThe HinduSaturday, 22 August 2026NEW

Grievances registration line soon for sanitation workers

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Summary

National Commission for Safai Karmacharis is engaging with the Labour Ministry to raise the minimum wages of safai karmacharis to be on par with those of skilled or semi-skilled workers

Key Facts

TypeNews
SourceThe Hindu - National
PublishedSaturday, 22 August 2026
Affected Population~500 million workers, 90% in informal sector

Key Numbers

4 Labour Codes consolidating 29 laws
EPFO: 28 crore subscribers
E-Shram: 30 crore unorganised workers registered
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries

Key Authorities

Ministry of Labour & EmploymentEPFOESICMinistry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI Aayog

Key Stakeholders

WorkersTrade UnionsEmployersBPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with Disabilities

Government Context

NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
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