Namaste Scheme: The government had started a scheme in 2022 for the poor and sanitation workers of the country, which is known as Namaste Bharat Scheme. The objective of this welfare scheme was to bring the sanitation workers out of danger and to reduce the deaths of workers while cleaning gutters or sewers. In such a situation, the government had taken a big step in the interest of the workers by taking this scheme. Today we will give you all the information related to this scheme and will also tell you how to apply for it.
The Namaste scheme of the Government of India is aimed at providing better facilities to the workers who often clean sewers and septic tanks. Under the scheme, it is to be ensured that they do not have to involve themselves in the dangerous work of cleaning sewers and septic tanks. Under this scheme, trained and certified employees are deployed for cleaning sewers and septic tanks. Sanitation workers have benefited a lot through this scheme. The objective of this scheme is to bring down the deaths of sanitation workers in India to the minimum level. Under this scheme, they will be given training for business and will also be given subsidy to buy vehicles and machines related to cleanliness. The government will also give incentives to start your own employment.
Apply this way
The Namaste scheme (National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem) of the Government of India aims to ensure a safe and dignified working environment for sanitation workers. You will need these things to apply for this scheme.
1-Identity Card (Aadhar Card, PAN Card)
2- Address proof
3- Work Certificate (Identification as Sweeper)
4- Bank account statement
5- passport size photo
Eligibility
1- You or your family are employed as sanitation workers
2- Manual scavengers or sewer cleaning workers get priority.
3- Not already a beneficiary of government schemes
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Online Application:
Visit the official website of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
Hello go to scheme section and select “Apply” option
Fill the application form and upload the required documents
Submit the form and take a printout of the receipt
Offline Application:
Go to the office of Social Justice and Empowerment Department of your district.
Get the application form of Namaste Yojana.
Fill the required details and attach the documents.
Submit the form to the concerned officer.
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