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National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK)

The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) was constituted on 12th August, 1994 as a statutory body by an Act of Parliament viz. ‘National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Act, 1993’, for a period of three years i.e. up to 31st March, 1997.As per sub-section (4) of Section 1 of the Act, it was to cease to exist after 31.3.1997. However, validity of the Act was extended up to March, 2002, and then up to February, 2004 vide Amendment Acts passed in 1997 and 2001 respectively.

Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness

1994

Established

New Delhi

Headquarters

20

Reports Since 1994

About NCSK

The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) was constituted on 12th August, 1994 as a statutory body by an Act of Parliament viz. ‘National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Act, 1993’, for a period of three years i.e. up to 31st March, 1997.As per sub-section (4) of Section 1 of the Act, it was to cease to exist after 31.3.1997. However, validity of the Act was extended up to March, 2002, and then up to February, 2004 vide Amendment Acts passed in 1997 and 2001 respectively.

An Act to provide for the prohibition of employment as manual scavengers, rehabilitation of manual scavengers and their families, etc.

Suo Motu cognizance taken by the Commission in the cases of reported sewer deaths to make compensation payment as per Hon’ble Supreme Court Judgement 2014.

Initiatives taken by the Commission as per the mandate & achievements made.

Impact of Commission’s Intervention

Leadership & Organisation

The Commission comprises a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and five Members, supported by a Secretariat which includes the Administration and Research & Development section.

23/02/2026 to Present
Shri Hardeep Singh Gill
Shri Hardeep Singh Gill
Vice-Chairperson(Rank of Secretary to the Government of India)
23/02/2026 to Present
Shri Karam Singh Karma
Shri Karam Singh Karma
Member (Rank of Secretary to the Government of India)
01/05/2024 to Present
Shri Rahul Kashyap
Shri Rahul Kashyap
Secretary

Annual Reports

Annual Report 2021-2022
01 Jan 2021
Type: Annual Reports • File: PDF (159.48 MB)
Annual Report 2018 -2019
01 Jan 2018
Type: Annual Reports • File: PDF (15.66 MB)
Annual Report 2017 – 2018
01 Jan 2017
Type: Annual Reports • File: PDF (104.5 MB)
Annual Report 2015-2016
01 Jan 2015
Type: Annual Reports • File: PDF (61.12 MB)

SOP and Advisory

Advisory on emergency response sanitation unit
13 May 2026
Type: Advices • File: PDF (1.54 MB)
SOP for cleaning of sewers and septic tanks
13 May 2026
Type: Advices • File: PDF (0.61 MB)

Acts & Rules

Notification for Enforcement of the Act – The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013
01 Jan 2013
Type: Acts & Rules • File: PDF (0.24 MB)
The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013
01 Jan 2013
Type: Acts & Rules • File: PDF (0.13 MB)
The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Rules, 2013
01 Jan 2013
Type: Acts & Rules • File: PDF (0.13 MB)
The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (Amendment) Act,2001
01 Jan 2001
Type: Acts & Rules • File: PDF (0.69 MB)

Circulars & Notifications

Appointment of Chairperson, Vice-chairperson & Member of National Commission for Safai Karamcharis dates on 01-03-2023
01 Mar 2023
Type: Circulars & Notifications • File: PDF (0.05 MB)
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Notification No. N-16/5/2021-Plan-In dated 03.02.2022 extending the tenure of the Commission for three years i.e. from 01.04.2025 to 31.03.2028
03 Feb 2022
Type: Circulars & Notifications • File: PDF (1.61 MB)
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Notification No. N-16/5/2021-Plan-In dated 03.02.2022 extending the tenure of the Commission for three years i.e. from 01.04.2022 to 31.03.2025
03 Feb 2022
Type: Circulars & Notifications • File: PDF (0.93 MB)
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Notification No. 17015/1/2017-RI Cell – dated 13.07.2018 regarding Constitution of National Commission for Safai Karamcharis.
13 Jul 2018
Type: Circulars & Notifications • File: PDF (0.15 MB)

Rules Of Procedure

HAND BOOK 2019 NCSK
21 Nov 2025
Type: Publications • File: PDF (20.77 MB)

Contact

Postal Address

“B” Wing, 4th Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi 110003

Tele : 011-24648921,
Telefax: 011-24648922

Email

secy-ncsk@gov.in

Nearest Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport

Nearest Railway Station:
New Delhi Railway Station
Nearest Metro Station:
Khan Market (Violet Line)