The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment announced on 29 October 2026 the impact of the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Scheme. The scheme provides sanitation workers with personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety kits to reduce occupational hazards and improve workplace dignity. The release highlights a case from 2025 where a worker received these kits to ensure safer working conditions. The release does not say when the scheme takes effect.
Key points
- Provides PPE and safety kits to sanitation workers to reduce occupational risks
- Aims to create a safer and more dignified sanitation ecosystem
- Focuses on workplace safety and livelihood security for sanitation workers
When it applies
- provision of PPE kit and safety kit to a sanitation worker
Who it affects
- sanitation workers