Bihar
Bihar to Constitute ‘State Safai Karmachari Commission’
- 31 Jul 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced the formation of the Bihar State Safai Karmachari Commission, which aims to ensure the welfare, protection, and socio-economic upliftment of sanitation workers across the state.
- It will also monitor the implementation of various welfare schemes and work towards ensuring the protection of their rights.
Key Points
- Composition of the Commission: The commission will consist of a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and five members, including a woman and a transgender person.
- This inclusive structure aims to address the concerns of marginalized sections of society engaged in sanitation work.
- Key Functions and Goals: The commission will provide suggestions on the rights and welfare of sanitation workers, advise the government on policy matters, and review and implement welfare schemes designed for their benefit.
- It will also play a key role in integrating sanitation workers into the social and economic mainstream.
- Jurisdiction of Commission: According to an estimate, more than 4 lakh sanitation workers employed in various urban local bodies, panchayats, and other areas across Bihar will be covered under the purview of the commission.
- There are more than 260 urban local bodies in Bihar, including 19 municipal corporations and over 8000 panchayats, where a large number of sanitation workers are engaged in cleanliness campaigns and sanitation works.
