NAMASTE Scheme: Which Workers Benefit from This Flagship Government Initiative?

Current Affairs 2026 | Social Justice & Government Schemes

The NAMASTE (National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem) Scheme is primarily aimed at improving the safety, dignity, and welfare of sanitation workers, especially sewer and septic tank workers. The scheme promotes mechanised cleaning, provides Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), health insurance, skill development, and livelihood support to eliminate hazardous manual cleaning practices and ensure zero sanitation deaths. In recent years, the scheme has also expanded to include waste pickers and former manual scavengers under its broader social protection initiatives.

In this video, you’ll learn:
✅ The correct answer to the MCQ
✅ What the NAMASTE Scheme is and its full form
✅ Which workers are covered under the scheme
✅ Key objectives and benefits of the scheme
✅ Important exam-oriented facts for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, Insurance, State PCS, CUET, and other competitive examinations.

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