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Expand NAMASTE initiatives for Safai Karamcharis’ safety and livelihood
Bharatiya Janata Party · Lok Sabha General Election 2024
Last updated 8 Jul 2026
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Original manifesto wording
“We have started ‘Namaste Yojana’ for Safai Karamcharis which in addition to other welfare schemes have ensured safety, respect and livelihood for Safai Karamcharis. We will continue to expand these initiatives.”
From the Bharatiya Janata Party manifestoView Manifestop.33
Our Assessment
The National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE, launched FY2023-24, Rs 349.70 crore, jointly run by MoSJE and MoHUA via NSKFDC) aims to end hazardous manual cleaning of sewers/septic tanks and provide safety equipment, health cover and alternative livelihoods. As of 31 December 2025, about 89,114 sewer and septic tank workers were validated/profiled, with large numbers issued PPE kits and Ayushman Bharat health cards, capital subsidies released for mechanised equipment, and convergence with SBM-Urban 2.0 for desludging vehicles. The pledge to continue and expand these initiatives is being actively delivered; full coverage of all ULBs by 2025-26 and complete elimination of hazardous manual cleaning remain in progress. Partial.
Sources & Evidence
Promise Timeline
31 Dec 2025
Government reports 89,114 Sewer and Septic Tank Workers validated under NAMASTE as of 31 December 2025.
View source23 Aug 2025
NAMASTE progress: ~85,819 sewer/septic-tank workers digitally profiled, 76,736 PPE kits distributed and 60,586 Ayushman health cards issued (figures as of August 2025).
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