Continuance of manual scavenging reflects a deeper problem that is a vicious mix of poor governance measures combined with a deep-seated societal vulnerability. Explaining the contributing factors behind manual scavenging, suggest ways to eliminate the menace.

The failure to eradicate manual scavenging completely remains as a deep dark blot on India celebrating its 75th Azad Ka Amrit Mahotsav. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO MANUAL SCAVENGING: ECONOMIC FACTORS: Rampant poverty among Dalits. Lack of alternative employment. SOCIAL FACTORS: Caste-based occupation - still prevalent. Caste discrimination (forced to scavenge).

Caste-violence if declined to clean. ADMINISTRATIVE FACTORS: Failure of Swachh Bharat Mission to eradicate dry latrines completely. Lack of grassroot awareness regarding rehab schemes, laws. (Manual Scavenging Prohibition, 2013) POLITICAL FACTORS: Placing of upper caste / dominant caste vote banks. WAYS TO ELIMINATE MANUAL SCAVENGING: 1. Use of technology (Self-cleaning bio-toilets, Robots) 2. Generating awareness regarding equalities and dignity of humans + legal remedies. 3. Incorporating civil society and NGOs to educate people (Bezwada Wilson) 4. Attendare employment should be provided (e.g. NGNREGA) 5. Stringent application of the laws regarding caste discrimination. 6. Use of popular culture (e.g. Novie Toilet) 7. Cultivating attitudinal and behavioral change through incentives and role models. Words of the Preamble - assuring the DIGNITY of individuals should permeate in the mind and soul of every Indian to get rid of this menace.