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Untouchability

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For a country which has been independent for 65 years, it is a matter of shame that we have not yet shaken off the tyranny of caste-based discrimination. Countless people have to live in degrading conditions, children are unable to go to school, employment avenues are closed, and even education does not open bigoted minds. No measure of progress can be true unless the question of people’s equality is factored into it. And we can only be considered a progressive nation when we refuse to accept caste differences.

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Knowledge & Resources

The Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act

Constitution of India http://indiacode.nic.in/coiweb/welcome.html

What You Can Do

Association for Rural and Urban Needy (ARUN)

Untouchability

India Says

How is caste-based discrimination hindering the progress of our nation?

65 years of independence and it’s a shame that yet in India the despotism of caste-based discrimination prevails. The time has yet not filled the gaps between the castes and it’s a shame that untouchability is still practised in this country. Innumerable people have to live in mortifying conditions, children are unable to go to school, employment opportunities are closed, and even education does not open dogmatic minds. Unless and until people’s equality is innocuous, progress cannot be ensured. And we can only be considered a progressive nation when we refuse to accept caste differences.

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