Secc 2011 also counted other aspects like manual scavenging and transgender count in india. The 2011 census found that about 800,000 households, or less than 0. The registrar general and census commissioner of india released on tuesday the data on population by religious communities of census 2011. Across india, castes that work as manual scavengers collect human excrement on a daily basis, and carry it away in.
They want strong measures to end manual scavenging which, besides being an inhuman relic of the past, has taken over 27 lives in the past couple of years. The provisional rural data of secc 2011 shows scheduled castes at 18. Aug 25, 2015 the registrar general and census commissioner of india released on tuesday the data on population by religious communities of census 2011. Census data available in the country on manual scavengers is not accurate. Pointing out that the government of india data have left out 93% of identified scavengers, who clean sewers and clear human excreta, an act illegal for 24 years now, the analysis says, there are 1,82,505 households in rural india alone with at least one member doing manual scavenging, according to socioeconomic and caste census 2011. The second largest religious group were muslims with 2. Humanists have attacked the religion question in the 2011 census for being fatally flawed because it is highly misleading and does not help with the planning of public services. The largest religion in the 2011 census for england and wales was christianity with 33. In the 2011 census, christianity was the largest religion, with 33. Figures from the 2011 census confirm that there are more than 200 million scheduled castes the official term for hindu, sikh and buddhist dalits in india. Intelligence and research team, shropshire council 2011 census digest.
Manual scavenging, social exclusion of past even today. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. A few corrections have been made to the data since the 2010 u. The results of the 2011 census in england and wales show an increase in the percentage of nonreligious, from 15% in 2001 to. Indian census report of 2011 reveals that more than 2. Jan 30, 2014 data from the 2011 australian national census has been released by the australian bureau of statistics. Secc 2011 was not conducted under 1948 census of india act, which in turn made information disclosure voluntary for citizens, and not a mandatory disclosure. Census religion question flawed and misleading, say humanists. While the act passed in 20 mentions that manual scavenging workers be provided protective gear while cleaning drains or sewers, it is not implemented, thus, putting the lives of several workers at risk. In the runup to the 2011 census, we ran a high profile campaign the census campaign in which we asked nonreligious people to make sure that they ticked the no religion box, in order to give a more accurate picture of religious affiliation in the uk. Religion census to look in more detail at the groups that are included within the no religion category and the number of people within shropshire, regionally and nationally that have identified themselves within them. Data from the 2011 australian national census has been released by the australian bureau of statistics. The 2011 census of india is yet to release the data on religious populations but the 2001 census puts the hindu population at 80. There are significant differences in the number of manual scavengers identified by the states and those identified in the.
This article aims to map how the practice of manual scavenging sustains on the hegemonic relationship built around gender, caste and culture. As per the socio economic and caste census 2011 secc2011 data of manual scavengers released by the ministry of rural development. Muslims were the next largest religious group with 2. Manual scavengers are one of the most disadvantaged communities in india. Aug 25, 2014 this 96page report documents the coercive nature of manual scavenging. Caste, religion and economic participation of women in india muzna fatima alvi november 2016. Census bureau, which conducts a decennial census of population, a monthly population survey, a program of population estimates and projections, and a number of other periodic surveys relating to population characteristics. Why india hasnt been able to get rid of manual scavenging. In fact, punjab is the worst among the northern states in this regard with 11,949 people engaged in manual scavenging. A manual scavenger is a person engaged to manually clean, carry, dispose of, or otherwise handle in any manner human excreta that is not decomposed. The inhuman job of cleaning night soil manually is still practiced in many parts of rural punjab, according to the latest figures of the socio economic and caste census secc 2011. Indian poverty linked to religion and caste uca news. The religious data of census 2011 was finally released by government of india on 25 august 2015.
They have been systematically oppressed and ostracized for years. The manmohan singh government approved the socio economic and caste census 2011 to be carried out after discussion in both houses of parliament in 2010. The state of maharashtra, with 63,7, tops the list with the largest number of households working as manual scavengers. There are many who may find the data on religious affiliation useful. Religion data of badgam district of jammu and kashmir state for census 2011. According to a 2011 census, there are still around 800,000 indian households with dry latrines that have to be cleaned manually. Earlier, mari thekekaras book endless filth gives a chilling account of manual scavenging.
He is known for his role in the campaign rashatriya garima abhiyan for eradication of the practice of manual scavenging, and empowerment of the dalit especially dalitmuslim and women through various campaigns of jan sahas. The annihilation of manual scavenging make it top most priority. Cleaning human waste manual scavenging, caste, and. The latest data from census 2011 shows that there are still some 2,600,000 insanitary latrines in the country.
Dec 18, 2012 to create awareness among women still engaged in manual scavenging, though the government banned the practice two decades ago, a nationwide campaign involving 11,000 dalit women is now going around th. Dec 11, 2012 in the 2011 census, christianity was the largest religion, with 33. Here i must mention emphatically that this latest upa governments move comes after the findings in the latest census figures depicted that at least 0. Despite the ban on manual scavenging, men continue to be engaged in works to manually clear drainages. The 2011 census identified the presence of 740,078 households number does not include the septic tanks, public sewers and railway tracks which are also mostly cleaned by manual scavengers where waste and excreta is cleared out by manual scavengers. Jun 17, 2019 according to the countrys 2011 census, around 2. The socioeconomic caste census 2011 shows there are 1,80,657 households engaged in manual scavenging for their livelihood. The socioeconomic caste census 2011 shows there are 1,80,657 households engaged in. The secc 2011 was conducted in all states and union territories of india and the first findings were revealed on 3 july 2015 by union finance minister arun jaitley.
In fact, punjab is the worst among the northern states in this regard with 11,949 people engaged in. What does the census tell us about religion in 2011. As per the central governments social justice and empowerment department, all states need to identify the exact number of manual scavengers for their rehabilitation. Gujarat ahmedabad has 188 manual scavengers, says census. Poor people usually take up manual scavenging because of traditional castebased roles, fewer employment options and poor implementation of laws and policies prohibiting. The data has established that the inhuman practice of manual scavenging still continues in india, 180657 rural households surveyed were engaged in manual scavenging. In this series, ill be attempting to outline the basic data as well as doing some minor analysis and drawing some conclusions. There are significant differences in the number of manual scavengers identified by the states and those identified in the social economic caste census secc 2011. According to socio economic caste census 2011, 180,657 households are engaged in manual scavenging for a livelihood. Construction of manual scavenging communities many theorists engaging with the subject of manual scavenging identify old sacred scriptures as the source of the practice. India is the only country in the world where a particular section of the society is traditionally responsible.
The bulk of the migration takes place within individual states out of the total number of persons registered as migrants in the 2011 census, only 11. Mar 25, 2017 the socioeconomic caste census 2011 shows there are 1,80,657 households engaged in manual scavenging for their livelihood. Supreme court orders states to abolish manual scavenging, march 28 2014 4 census of india 2011. A summary of responses given to the religion question in the 2011 census. Another government survey identified more than 11,000 manual scavengers in 12 states. The 2011 census of india found 794,000 cases of manual scavenging across india. This 96page report documents the coercive nature of manual scavenging.
Indias far from modis target of ending manual scavenging this year. Hindus below 80% for first time, muslim growth rate falls. The narendra modi government plans to release the religionbased data of census 2011 next week, possibly soon after us president barack obamas visit. We have launched a new website and this page has been archived. Of these, the quantum of service latrines in which night soil is removed by humans is 800,000 goi, 2014. The practice was found prevalent in jammu and kashmir 1. Indias manual scavengers pay price of neglect uca news. Poor people usually take up manual scavenging because of traditional castebased roles, fewer employment options and poor. Though the state government claimed to be manual scavengingfree, the census of 2011 says that ahmedabad alone has 188 manual scavengers. Data suggests that, although it still exists today, manual scavenging is not very common. Maharashtra, with 63,7, tops the list with the largest number of households working as manual scavengers, followed by. Jan 03, 2019 to the 2011 socio economic caste census, 180,657 households are engaged in manual scavenging for a livelihood.
Manual scavenging is a castebased and hereditary occupation for dalits that is. Bindeshwar pathak 2000 and gita ramaswamy 2011 trace the origin of manual scavenging to the narada samhita, which mentions the disposal of human excreta as one of the 15 duties. This section presents statistics on the growth, distribution, and characteristics of the u. Cheat sheet reported by rahul shrivastava, edited by deepshikha ghosh wednesday august 26, 2015. The employment of manual scavenging and construction of dry latrines. Feb 22, 2019 data suggests that, although it still exists today, manual scavenging is not very common.
Particular focus is given to christians, muslims and people with no religion as these groups have changed the most, however results are given for all the main religious groups. These caste data has been sent to the all the states in november 2014 for clubbing them to consolidate the caste count. Religion data of fatehabad district of haryana state for census 2011. Guidelines for survey on manual scavengers in statutory towns. An overview of religion in england and wales, looking at age, sex, ethnicity and country of birth. Although specifically banned by a law passed in 2003 manual scavenging continues with census 2011 estimating that nearly 8 lakh people were involved i. Ngos, bureaucrats loot money meant for manual scavengers.
Gujarat ahmedabad has 188 manual scavengers, says census 11. The government has revealed the results of a 2011 religionbased census, a year after it was ready for release. Manual scavenginga despised vocation of manually sweeping. It is the manual removal of human excreta from dry latrines and sewers. Manual scavenging, social exclusion of past even today play. This certainly deserves complete and unstinted backing and we too within our. Religion returns in indian census provide a wonderful kaleidoscope of the country s rich social composition, as many religions have originated in the country and. Mar 20, 2011 humanists have attacked the religion question in the 2011 census for being fatally flawed because it is highly misleading and does not help with the planning of public services. Socio economic and caste census 2011 conducted by the registrar general of india has come out with 46,73,034 categories of caste, subcaste, synonyms, different surnames, gotras in the caste and clan names. Religion in england and wales 2011 office for national. Johan galtungs typology of violencedirect, structural and culturalis used to demystify the issues of violence in manual scavenging. Before the 2011 census was conducted, we responded to ons consultations on the question, and made a detailed submission and a supplementary submission to the house of commons public administration select committee on the problems with the census question on religion proposed for the 2011 census.
The socioeconomic caste census conducted in the same year revealed that about 182,000 families had at least one member employed in manual scavenging. Punjab among top 5 manual scavenging states in country. Religion about this 2011 census digest the 2011 census question on religion was the only voluntary question on the questionnaire and 2011 data is considered by office for national statistics to be. Census 2011s religion data to be made public next week. Apr 17, 20 a summary of responses given to the religion question in the 2011 census. To create awareness among women still engaged in manual scavenging, though the government banned the practice two decades ago, a nationwide campaign involving 11,000 dalit women is now going around th. Hindu base waned in census 2011 because tribals registered as other religion the rss chief met sangh volunteers in mp and chhattisgarh to get to educate tribals about caa. Manual scavenging, caste, and discrimination in india hrw. The site further reveals that there were 7,40,078 households where night soil human excreta was removed by human beings, according to census 2011. Ashif shaikh born 18 october 1982 is an indian social activist. Bindeshwar pathak 2000 and gita ramaswamy 2011 trace the origin of manual scavenging to the narada samhita, which mentions the disposal of human excreta as one of the 15. Approximately 95 per cent of people engaged in manual scavenging are women, at the bottom of both gender and caste hierarchies. The socio economic and caste census 2011 secc was conducted for the 2011 census of.
Although specifically banned by a law passed in 2003 manual scavenging continues with census 2011 estimating that nearly 8. The annihilation of manual scavenging make it top most. If the drainage systems wont work mechanically, manual handling will be soughted. The total number of dalits is probably much higher as muslim and christian dalits are not included in these figures. Socio economic and caste census 2011 wikimili, the best. House listing and housing census 2011 released by registrar.
Although specifically banned by a law passed in 2003 manual scavenging continues with census 2011 estimating that nearly 8 lakh people were involved in it. Caste, religion and economic participation of women in india. In this series, ill be attempting to outline the basic data as well as doing some. Violations of the right to water and sanitation ohchr.
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