Write a short note on conscious effort to abandoned untouchabilty
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The issue of untouchability got attention mainly due to the efforts of Mahatma Gandhi. However, that was many years ago and sadly, even today the problem remains, though the seriousness of the issue has decreased manifold.
Due credit must be given to the government policies that have been formulated as well as the enforcement of the parts of the Constitution that make untouchability a legal offence. If anyone is found guilty of practicing untouchability, he can be punished by law. Government schemes have also tried to help the downtrodden community mix up well in the society. They have been offered reservation and quotas. Further, anyone marrying a partner from the reserved category gets cash benefits from the government. Awareness workshops are also conducted from time to time.
Despite all these efforts, there is a lot that can be done at the personal level. Any act of discrimination should be reported and condemned strongly. A conscious effort can be made to not discriminate them from other domestic helpers. One can participate in awareness workshops. The social media can be effectively used to spread the word.
In order to completely eradicate untouchability, individuals will have to work together with the government. Neither of the two can do the job on their own.