Jugni resides at Dhanbad with her husband, Aklu Hadhi, and their son, Sunil. Jugni’s husband and In-laws were manual scavengers. After her In-laws died, Jugni joined her husband in manual scavenging to support the household and raise her three children. She has been doing this inhumane activity for 22 years to support necessities and primary education for the kids. Over time it became difficult to fulfill necessities or support higher education for kids.

Her youngest child, Sunil, lives with her and works as a Safai Karamchari. Her oldest and middle children, Khusboo and Parwati, are married. Manual scavenging brought health complications for Jugni along with social stigma, she tried to come out of this inhuman activity and work as house help but due to social stigma, she was denied the opportunity several times.  

In early 2022 she was diagnosed with a tumor in her stomach and was advised not to practice manual scavenging to avoid any further complications. With all medical expenses and only two earning members it has been a difficult year for the household.  

Even though she and her family face discrimination in society, once she is medically fit to work, she would like to work in school as a cleaning staff to support her family.

She hopes to support her family’s financial requirements with Grant that will be provided and wishes to live without discrimination.