The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment reported on 16 October 2026 that a sanitation worker from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, transitioned to self-employment using the Swachhta Udyami Yojana (SUY) under the NAMASTE scheme. The individual received a capital subsidy of ₹3.64 lakh and a loan of ₹5.91 lakh during 2021–22 to purchase a desludging vehicle. This support allowed the worker to increase his monthly earnings from ₹12,000 to approximately ₹60,000–₹65,000. The release does not say when the scheme takes effect for new applicants.
Key points
- Total project cost for the desludging vehicle was ₹9.55 lakh
- Financial support included a ₹3.64 lakh capital subsidy and a ₹5.91 lakh loan
- Monthly income increased from ₹12,000 to between ₹60,000 and ₹65,000
- Support was provided during the 2021–22 period
When it applies
- receipt of financial assistance
Who it affects
- one sanitation worker
Refers to
- Swachhta Udyami Yojana (SUY) under the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Scheme