The Delhi government has reconstituted the Safai Karmchari Commission, appointing former mayor Sunita Kangra as its chairperson along with two part-time members, the Delhi CMO said in a statement on July 29.
According to the Chief Minister's Office, "The move aims to make the Commission more effective,accountable, and citizen-centric by appointing experienced and qualified individuals to key positions."
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the government's objective is to ensure the effective protection of the interests of every section of society while further strengthening the institutional framework dedicated to the welfare of Safai Karamcharis.
As part of the reconstitution of the Delhi Commission for Safai Karamcharis, the Delhi Government has appointed Sunita as the Chairperson of the Commission. Manoj Kumar and Sushant Sagar have been appointed as Part-Time Members.
Key Highlights:
- Delhi government reconstitutes the Safai Karmchari Commission to strengthen its functioning and improve accountability
- Former mayor Sunita Kangra appointed Chairperson, while Manoj Kumar and Sushant Sagar have been named part-time members
- The government aims to strengthen the welfare, rights, and grievance redressal of Safai Karmcharis through a more effective and citizen-centric Commission
The Chief Minister said the Delhi Commission for Safai Karamcharis plays a vital role in promoting the welfare of Safai Karamcharis, safeguarding their rights, and ensuring the effective resolution of issues concerning them.
She expressed confidence that these appointments would enable the Commission to function in a more proactive, effective, and people-centric manner, giving fresh momentum to initiatives aimed at protecting the rights and advancing the welfare of Safai Karamcharis. She added that the move would also strengthen administrative efficiency and public service delivery in Delhi.
Earlier on Monday, the Delhi Government proposed measures to improve Kanwar Camps, including increased financial support for the roadside tents used by pilgrims during their devotional journeys. Chief Minister Gupta said the government is preparing a major decision to make the Kanwar Yatra-2026 more organised, safer, and convenient for devotees, according to an official release.
CM Gupta said the Delhi government is set to make a major decision to make the Kanwar Yatra-2026 more organised, safer, and convenient for devotees, according to a release.In view of the steadily rising influx of pilgrims, inflation, and the increasing cost of running Kanwar camps, the government has proposed a significant enhancement in financial assistance.
The Delhi Commission for Safai Karamcharis was established on 6th December 2006, as a statutory body at the state level in pursuance of the Delhi Commission for Safai Karamcharis Act, 2006 to safeguard the rights and interests and redressal of the grievances of the Safai Karamcharis residing in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The Commission is an autonomous grantee institution set up under the said Act.
It has a wide mandate covering almost all aspects of Safai Karmacharis development, to investigate and examine the safeguards provided to Safai Karamcharis under the Constitution of India or under any law for the time being in force or under any judicial decisions or any orders or instructions issued by the Government of India or the Government, and to evaluate the working of such safeguards and look into specific complaints as well as to take suo-moto notice of matters relating to deprivation of Safai Karamcharis’ rights etc. and take up the issues with appropriate authorities for redressal.
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