The amount with which beneficiaries are incentivised under SBM (Gramin). 60% money is provided by the Centre and 40% by the state

The Socio Economic and Caste Census 2011 puts the number of manual scavengers in India at 1.68 lakhs

Under the Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993 offences are cognizable

For employing scavengers or constructing dry (non-flush) latrines can invite imprisonment up to one year and/or a fine of 12,000

MUJEEB FARUQUI/HT A manual scavenger is engaged by a contractor in the Sagar Cantonment, MP.