Under the NAMASTE Scheme, a major programme was organized for the distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits and Ayushman Cards to sanitation workers in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. The event aimed to ensure their safety, health, and social security.
On October 27, 2026, a significant programme was held in Peeli Kothi Civil Lines area, Moradabad, under the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Scheme of the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. This event aimed to strengthen the safety, health, and social security of Safai Mitras, or sanitation workers.
The programme was attended by various dignitaries, including Hon’ble Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council (MLC), Shri Ram Gopal Anjan; Dr. Shaifali Singh Chauhan, District Panchayat Chairperson; the Municipal Commissioner, Moradabad; and officials from concerned departments. The event was also graced by the presence of the Managing Director of the National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC).
Hon’ble Minister of State, Shri B. L. Verma, distributed PPE kits and Ayushman Cards among eligible beneficiaries during the event. Speaking on the occasion, he highlighted the NAMASTE Scheme's aim to ensure the dignity and safety of sanitation workers and empower them socially and economically.
As per Minister Verma’s announcement, a total of 90,194 Sewer and Septic Tank Workers (SSWs) have been verified so far. Out of this number, 88,222 SSWs have received PPE kits, and 80,180 workers have been covered under health insurance through Ayushman Cards. The event also saw the profiling of 3,36,492 waste pickers across the country.
Focusing on local implementation, the Minister noted that in Moradabad, a total of 307 Sewer and Septic Tank Workers have been profiled and provided with PPE kits, while 1,190 waste pickers have been validated through the profiling process.
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