<h1>Manual scavenging persistence and rehabilitation policy: Survey urges mechanisation, ULB accountability and stronger enforcement and support</h1> The Economic Survey addresses continued engagement in manual scavenging despite the statutory prohibition, noting weak enforcement of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 and judicial directives including enhanced death compensation; enforcement weakness undermines eradication. It recommends mandating urban local bodies through performance-linked incentives and penalties to identify and support sewer and septic tank workers, and to scale validation and profiling efforts (NAMASTE) for targeted rehabilitation. The Survey prescribes mechanisation and procurement of indigenous and automated sanitation technologies, expanded PPE and safety kits, private investment in equipment, and comprehensive rehabilitation including housing, health insurance and skills training to restore dignity and inclusion.