India, Feb. 3 -- Of the 294 confirmed sewer related deaths across the country between 2020 and 2024, compensation has been paid in 249 cases, the government told the Rajya Sabha on Monday.

Citing data received from the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) which tracks deaths linked to cleaning drains, sewers, or septic tanks minister for state in the ministry of housing and urban affairs Tokhan Sahu said the commission follows up with the states and UT administrations to expedite payment of compensation in pending sewer related death cases.

"It is informed that there is no fixed timeline for of compensation, however, as per Hon'ble Supreme Court judgement dated 20.10.2023, enhanced amount of compensation amounting to Rs. 30 ...