BOOK SUMMARY OF PEOPLE AT THE BOTTOM : A PORTRAIT OF THE SCAVENGERS
Scavenger in India constitute the lowest rung of Indian society. They are,
infact, the people at the bottom. They are the real Antyaja as conceived by
Mahatma Gandhi. Although the scavengers are with us from the beginning of
civilization, there are no detailed study of their living and working
conditions, their troubles and tribulations, there hopes and frustrations.
CONTENTS
Scavengers in Indian Society
Review of Studies
Research Operations
Profile of Respondents
Living and Working Conditions
Human Rights, Empowerment and Political Participation
Recommendations of Commissions and Committees
Women Scavengers
Impact