The Swachhta Udyami Yojana has provided financial assistance to a sanitation worker named Karnati Srinivasa Rao in Vijayawada, India. The aid allowed him to secure a desludging vehicle for a group project, significantly increasing his monthly income.
Karnati Srinivasa Rao, a 53-year-old sanitation worker with the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, has seen an improvement in his family's financial position after receiving assistance under the Swachhta Udyami Yojana. The financial aid supported a group project involving four other members and enabled them to procure a Gulfer 8 KL desludging vehicle.
The total project cost was Rs 50 lakh, with a loan of Rs 31.25 lakh and an upfront capital subsidy of Rs 18.75 lakh provided for the mechanised sanitation services.
Prior to the intervention, Shri Rao's limited education and modest income made it difficult for him to meet rising household expenses and build financial security. Through the project, Shri Rao now earns approximately Rs 10,000 extra per month alongside his regular employment. This increase has led to a total monthly income of Rs 32,500.
The additional earnings have reduced financial stress, enabled him to manage household expenses more comfortably and helped him begin saving for future family needs.
Source:
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