‘Rashtriya Garima Abhiyan’ is a national campaign to:
✓ Correct answer: c) Eradicate the practice of manual scavenging and rehabilitate the manual scavengers
ExplanationThe Rashtriya Garima Abhiyan launched in 2001 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.It is a na- tional campaign to eradicate manual scavenging in India, a de- humanizing practice historically imposed on marginalized Dalit communities.Recognizing it as a human rights violation, the campaign mobilizes government agencies, NGOs, and civil so- ciety to raise awareness, enforce laws, and support affected indi- viduals in transitioning to alternative livelihoods.Through advo- cacy and grassroots action, it aims for a complete elimination of manual scavenging, ensuring dignity and social justice.128
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