11th September 2025 (16 Topics)
1
Sep
2
Sep
3
Sep
4
Sep
5
Sep
6
Sep
8
Sep
9
Sep
10
Sep
11
Sep
NAMASTE scheme
Context:
The National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) scheme has validated 84,902 Sewer and Septic Tank Workers (SSWs) and 37,980 Waste Pickers till August 2025, with major milestones achieved in safety, health coverage, and livelihood support.
Launch and Objective:
- NAMASTE was launched in July 2023 jointly by MoSJE and MoHUA.
- Aim: Zero fatalities in sanitation work, mechanisation of sewer/septic tank cleaning, and dignity of sanitation workers.
- Implemented in 4800+ ULBs with an outlay of ?349.70 crore up to 2025–26.
Key Components:
- Profiling of Sewer/Septic Tank Workers and Waste Pickers.
- Occupational safety training, PPE distribution, and Emergency Response Sanitation Units (ERSUs).
- Health insurance under Ayushman Bharat – PMJAY for SSWs and their families.
- Livelihood support through SwachhataUdyami Yojana (SUY) and capital subsidies.
- Integration with existing schemes: SRMS, SBM, DAY-NULM, NSKFDC.
Recent Developments:
- Waste Pickers added as a target group in June 2024.
- Launch of Waste Picker Enumeration App (2025) to profile 2.5 lakh workers.
- 45,871 PPE kits, 354 safety device kits, and health coverage extended to 54,140 workers.
- Capital subsidy of ?20.36 crore provided to sanitation workers and dependents
More Articles
Courses
Study
Notes
Home
Resources
More