Government of India
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
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.
Leadership & Organisation
The Commission comprises a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and five Members, supported by a Secretariat which includes the Administration and Research & Development section.
Shri Hardeep Singh Gill
Shri Karam Singh Karma
Shri Rahul Kashyap
Annual Reports
Annual Report 1996-1997 & 1997-1998 (Combined)
05 May 2026Annual Report 1998-1999 & 1999-2000 (Combined)
05 May 2026SOP and Advisory
Advisory on emergency response sanitation unit
13 May 2026SOP for cleaning of sewers and septic tanks
13 May 2026Acts & Rules
The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
06 May 2026The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (Amendment) Act,1997
06 May 2026The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Rules, 2013
06 May 2026The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013
05 May 2026Circulars & Notifications
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
20 May 2026Notification dated 24.02.2004 for continuation of the Commission
25 Nov 2025Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment’s Resolution No. 17015/17/2008-RI Cell dated 02.03.2009 prescribing the mandate of the Commission
25 Nov 2025Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Notification No. 17015/1/2017-RI Cell – dated 13.07.2018 regarding Constitution of National Commission for Safai Karamcharis.
25 Nov 2025Rules Of Procedure
Gallery
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Contact
Postal Address
National Commission For Safai Karamcharis
“B” Wing, 4th Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market
New Delhi-110003
Phone
011-24648922