Sanitation Workers under PRIs
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What was asked, and of whom?
The question asked by Shri Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj concerned the disengagement of sanitation workers under Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Lakshadweep, following alleged discontinuation of sanitation activities.
Who asked / answered
Shri Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed (asked), Ministry of Panchayati Raj (answered)
What the government said
- Sanitation activities not discontinued in Lakshadweep
- 332 Multi-Tasking Staff/Multi-Skilled Employees deployed for sanitation and waste management
- Increase of about 58% compared to previous 210 casual labourers
- Sanitation services uninterrupted across all inhabited islands
- 10 villages 100% covered with Solid Waste Management (SWM) and Liquid Waste Management (LWM)
- Declared as Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus (Model)
Points worth noting
- The government states that sanitation activities have not been discontinued, countering the premise of the question.
- The answer provides specific figures on staff deployment and coverage, indicating a shift from casual labour to regular staff.
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q21 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (section: question) |
| Year | 21.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |
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21.07.2026
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