Which of the following statements about National Commission for Safai Karamcharis is are correct 1 n...........

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Which of the following statements about National Commission for Safai Karamcharis is / are correct?

1. It is a non-statutory extra constitutional body.

2. Manohar Valji Bhai Zala has been appointed as the new chairperson of National Commission for Safai Karamcharis.

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1 only

2 only

Both

none

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Explanation:

The NCSK was established in 1994 to deal with the grievances of persons engaged in manual scavenging. It has a sanctioned strength of four members and a chairperson. It is statutory body established under National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Act, 1993. It aims to promote and safeguard the interests and rights of Safai Karamcharis. Its mandate is to study, evaluate and monitor the implementation of various schemes for Safai Karamcharis as an autonomous organisation. Former BJP legislator from Gujarat, Manohar Valji Bhai Zala has been appointed as its new chairman.