A former manual scavenger’s wife, who recently lost her hand, says there is a gap in accessing healthcare which remains an issue. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT While Karnataka has officially identified around 7,400 manual scavengers after the enactment of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, the exercise, meant to be a turning point in their life, has failed to help them have a sustained livelihood. In Mathkur near Hesaraghatta, 24 families were identified in the survey conducted by the National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC). They were recorded, given ID cards, and brought under the rehabilitation framework. Published – March 02, 2026 08:15 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Vetlapalem firecracker unit blast toll rises to 22, two brothers taken into custody Holi restrictions in Hyderabad: Liquor outlets to remain shut from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on March 3