The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has announced appointments for the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Members of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis. The appointees have diverse backgrounds in social work, academia, administration, and public service.
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, has announced new appointments for the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK).
Shri Bhagwat Prasad Makwana, a Master's degree holder in Economics with extensive experience in social work, particularly concerning Scheduled Caste communities, has been appointed as the Chairperson.
Shri Kaishab Bihari, a farmer from Odisha with a focus on welfare and upliftment of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other disadvantaged sections, has been named Vice-Chairperson. He holds a Master's degree in Economics.
The Members appointed include Shri Manoj Kumar Balmiki, an entrepreneur who previously served as a Member of the State Safai Karamchari Commission in Uttar Pradesh from 2019 to 2022. Smt. Sushma Gaudiyal, a Professor from Bareilly College with a focus on Dalit literature and women's empowerment, is also a Member of the Commission. Shri Ravi Ramu Kalose, a retired municipal Engineer, has been appointed as well. He has worked towards the welfare and development of Safai Karamcharis.
The appointments will be effective up to 31 March 2028, corresponding to the remaining tenure of the present Commission.
Source:
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