The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment reported on 19 October 2026 that four sanitation workers in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, have transitioned to mechanised service entrepreneurs. Through the Swachhta Udyami Yojana under the NAMASTE Scheme, the group received a capital subsidy of Rs 13.96 lakh and a bank loan of Rs 21.89 lakh to purchase a Mini Jetting Machine. The group was supported during 2021–22 and now earns approximately Rs 37,000 per member monthly through a long-term contract with the Nellore Municipal Corporation.
Key points
- Total project cost: Rs 35.85 lakh
- Financial support: Rs 13.96 lakh capital subsidy and Rs 21.89 lakh bank loan
- Monthly revenue: Approximately Rs 78,500 from municipal hiring charges
- Individual earnings: Approximately Rs 37,000 per month per member
When it applies
- support provided to the group
- support provided to the group
Who it affects
- sanitation workers
Refers to
- Swachhta Udyami Yojana (SUY) under the NAMASTE Scheme