In a move aimed at improving the lives of sanitation workers, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced that the state will soon establish a dedicated commission focused on their welfare and development.
Sharing the update via a post on X, the Chief Minister stated that a new body—titled the Bihar State Safai Karmachari Commission—will be created to safeguard the rights of sanitation workers and oversee their overall well-being. The commission’s responsibilities will include recommending welfare measures, resolving grievances, supporting rehabilitation, and reviewing ongoing government schemes to better serve this workforce.
Kumar noted that the panel will feature a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and five members, with at least one position reserved for a woman or transgender representative. This body, he emphasized, is envisioned as a critical step toward integrating marginalized sanitation workers into the social and economic mainstream of the state.
By offering strategic advice and policy input, the commission is expected to play a proactive role in promoting dignity, security, and sustainable livelihood opportunities for those engaged in essential sanitation services.
