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The NCSK was established in 1994 as a statutory body to deal with the grievances of persons engaged in manual scavenging.
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It has a sanctioned strength of four members and a chairperson.
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The act “The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Act, 1993” lapsed in February 2004.
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It is now acting as a non-statutory body of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment whose tenure is extended from time to time through Government Resolutions.
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It aims to promote and safeguard the interests and rights of Safai Karamcharis.
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Its mandate is to study, evaluate and monitor the implementation of various schemes for Safai Karamcharis as an autonomous organisation.