Question

29 List out the measures taken to eradicate untouchability in India.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Spread of Education:

Education is the best method for the eradication of untouchability Therefore; effort should be made for the spread of education among the untouchables. Moreover, arrangements should be made by the Government for the spread of general as well as technical education among Harijan students. Special inducements in the form of scholarships, free hostel accommodation, books, stationery etc. should be provided to them.

2. Economic Facilities:

The economic condition of the untouchables still continues to be miserable. Harijan upliftment would remain a pious hope as long as .their economic position remains unchanged. Hence, they should be given vocational training in various crafts and technical skills and financially should be assisted to start small scale and cottage industries of their own.

3. Housing Facilities:

Harijans, at present, mostly live in the worst type of slums and they are segregated from the residential areas of the higher castes. Bad housing conditions not only affect their health but also affect their morality. Therefore, the Harijans should be given ample housing facilities so that they develop their living conditions. The Government while improving the housing conditions should provide new houses to the houseless Harijans. Besides, maximum financial assistance should also be provided to them for repairing old and bad houses.

4. Employment Facilities:

For the improvement of the standard of living of Harijans and other backward classes, Government should provide as much employment facilities as possible. Along with Government services, reservation of vacancies for Harijans should be made in all industrial enterprises.

5. Emancipation from Dirty Occupations:

Harijans at present are mostly engaged in various dirty occupations. It is true that one engaged in the dirty occupation, appears unclean to others. It also affects his personality. Therefore, efforts should be made at all levels to emancipate them from dirty occupations as far as possible.