Recently, the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment said that the NAMASTE Scheme has demonstrated measurable impact through targeted interventions and a focused approach to eliminate hazardous manual cleaning practices.
About NAMASTE Scheme:
The National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Scheme is a critical initiative addressing the dire challenges faced by Sewer and Septic Tank Sanitation Workers (SSWs) in India.
It aims to transform their occupational safety, health, and dignity through systemic interventions.
Ministries involved: It is jointly being implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
Implementing agency: It is implemented by the National Safai Karmacharis Finance Development Corporation (NSKFDC) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE)
Duration: It would be implemented for three years from FY 2023-24 to FY 2025-26.
Target Groups: Sewer and septic tank sanitation workers (SSWs) and waste pickers in urban areas of India
The scheme targets
Zero fatalities in sanitation work
Eliminates direct contact with human faecal matter
Ensures all cleaning is done with safety devices by skilled workers
Strengthens Emergency Response Sanitation Units (ERSUs), and empowers workers through Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and entrepreneurship.
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