NAMASTE Scheme Enhances Safety For Sanitation Workers
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment · Social issues · Posted 29 OCT 2026 7:29PM
What happened
A sanitation worker from Rajasthan received a PPE kit and safety kit in 2025 under the NAMASTE Scheme, enhancing his workplace safety and livelihood security.
Why it matters for UPSC
This success story illustrates government interventions for vulnerable sections and occupational safety under social justice, relevant for UPSC civil services preparation.
Key objectives
- Provide PPE kits and safety kits to sanitation workers under the NAMASTE Scheme.
- Safeguard the health, safety, and dignity of sanitation workers.
- Promote improved working practices and strengthen livelihood security.