Manual Scavenger Survey works in Cooch Behar district will be carried out from 02/09/2024 to 10/09/2024

Public Notice Dated: 01/09/2024 – It is hereby informed that Survey of Insanitary Latrines & Manual Scavengers will be conducted in every village and town of Cooch Behar district from 02/09/2024 to 10/09/2024. The use of insanitary latrines or leaving faeces & urine in open drains is prohibited and is punishable by law. Persons engaged in cleaning such toilets should immediately approach the nearest Gram Panchayat/Municipality or Self Declaration Camps (along with the Self Declaration Form mentioned in the attached Annexure-A) to get the benefit of the Government Rehabilitation Scheme. It is appealed to the public that if you have any information in this regard, please immediately report it to the local Panchayat/Municipality.