Karnati Srinivasa Rao, a 53-year-old sanitation worker, improves his family's financial position with the assistance of Swachhta Udyami Yojana under NAMASTE Scheme by procuring a Gulfer 8 KL desludging vehicle. The project provides a loan and capital subsidy, enabling him to undertake mechanised sanitation services and earn an additional income.
Karnati Srinivasa Rao, a 53-year-old Safai Karamchari working with the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, has seen an improvement in his family's financial position after receiving assistance under the Swachhta Udyami Yojana of the NAMASTE Scheme. Access to affordable credit and capital subsidy along with mechanised sanitation equipment provided a sustainable source of livelihood.
Shri Rao's limited educational qualifications restricted his access to other employment opportunities and higher earnings. His family depended primarily on his earnings, and financial stability remained difficult to achieve despite an increase in monthly income over time. The assistance under the Swachhta Udyami Yojana provided a much-needed boost to Shri Rao's income and financial security.
Severe financial hardship during childhood compelled Shri Rao to discontinue his education after the sixth standard. In 2008, he joined the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation as an outsourced sanitation worker and began his career with a monthly salary of Rs 2,500.
As household expenditure, education-related costs and unforeseen expenses increased, financial stability remained difficult to achieve. His spouse is a homemaker, and the family depended primarily on his earnings. Although his monthly income later rose to approximately ₹22,500, meeting regular expenses while creating savings for future needs continued to be a challenge.
On 21 August 2025, Shri Rao and four other members received assistance under the Swachhta Udyami Yojana for a group project involving the procurement of a Gulfer 8 KL desludging vehicle. The total project cost was Rs 50 lakh. Financial support comprised a loan of Rs 31.25 lakh and an upfront capital subsidy of Rs 18.75 lakh, making the project feasible for Shri Rao and four other members.
Through the project, Shri Rao now earns approximately Rs 10,000 extra per month alongside his regular employment. His total monthly income has consequently increased from approximately Rs 22,500 to Rs 32,500.
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