National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) - "Emergency Response Sanitation Unit (ERSU) Formation and Functionalisation"
The scheme aims to establish professional, well-trained, motivated and adequately equipped workforce for maintenance and management of sewers and septic tanks, addressing the critical need to eliminate fatalities resulting from workers entering sewers and septic tanks without proper safety measures.
At a glance
| Level | Central government |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| States and UTs | All India |
| Areas | |
| Scheme for | Institutions & infrastructure |
| Tags | Sanitation, Emergency, Worker, Safety, Sewer, Septic, Training |
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