{"data": {"schema": "publicfeed.update.v1", "id": "PIB-2323848", "url": "https://publicfeed.in/orders/PIB-2323848", "headline": "Sanitation worker becomes entrepreneur through NAMASTE Scheme assistance", "summary": "The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment announced on 15 October 2026 that a sanitation worker from Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, transitioned to self-employment using the Swachhta Udyami Yojana (SUY) under the NAMASTE Scheme. On 12 August 2025, the individual received a capital subsidy of Rs 4,08,500 and a loan of Rs 7,25,500 to purchase a Tractor cum Suction Machine for a total project cost of Rs 11,34,000. This support allowed the worker to move from a monthly income of Rs 6,000 to a net monthly surplus of approximately Rs 10,000–Rs 12,000 after expenses. The release highlights how targeted financial aid helps sanitation workers achieve economic independence and dignity.", "key_points": ["Total project cost for sanitation business: Rs 11,34,000", "Capital subsidy provided: Rs 4,08,500", "Loan amount: Rs 7,25,500", "Net monthly surplus after expenses: Rs 10,000–Rs 12,000", "Scheme used: Swachhta Udyami Yojana (SUY) under the NAMASTE Scheme"], "issued_date": "2026-10-15", "listing_date": "2026-10-15", "document": {"form": "Press release", "number": "2323848", "type": "Press release", "legal_character": "informational_communication", "functions": ["announces"], "cites": ["Swachhta Udyami Yojana (SUY)", "NAMASTE Scheme"]}, "issuer": "Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment", "department": "Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment", "source": {"key": "pib", "name": "Press Information Bureau", "site": "pib.gov.in", "official_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2323848"}, "topics": ["sanitation workers", "entrepreneurship", "financial assistance"], "reader_topics": ["Government services"], "intent": "updates", "states": ["rj"], "national": false, "places": ["Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan"], "applies_to": ["one sanitation worker"], "dates": [{"kind": "event", "date": "2025-08-12", "wording": "12 August 2025", "what": "receipt of financial assistance under Swachhta Udyami Yojana", "counts_from": null}], "revision": "b5c93553829b75c8", "recorded_at": "2026-10-15T16:18:26.079091+00:00", "provenance": {"method": "ai_summary", "automated_check": "pass", "human_review": "pending"}}, "meta": {"schema": "publicfeed.update.v1", "count": 1, "next": null, "plan": "free", "feed_updated_at": "2026-10-23T23:53:49.785443+00:00", "generated_at": "2026-10-24T00:32:34+00:00"}, "attribution": "Data: PublicFeed (https://publicfeed.in), summarising official documents linked in each record. Summaries are AI-generated and not legal advice; the official original is the authority.", "license": "https://publicfeed.in/terms#data-licence"}