Union Minister Of State Shri B. L. Verma Says Central Government Committed To ‘Vanchiton Ko Variyata’ - Giving Priority To The Deprived
Union Minister of State Shri B. L. Verma stated that the Central Government is committed to 'Vanchiton Ko Variyata' (giving priority to the deprived) during an event in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh. He highlighted the NAMASTE Scheme aimed at ensuring the dignity, safety, and empowerment of sanitation workers. During the event, PPE kits, Ayushman cards, and auto-rickshaw keys were distributed to sanitation workers and waste pickers.
Why It Matters
This press release contains specific statistics and scheme details related to the NAMASTE Scheme and sanitation worker welfare, which can appear in competitive exams under government welfare schemes.
In Simple Words
Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri B. L. Verma spoke at a Swachhata Hi Seva campaign event in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing the government's focus on supporting historically underserved populations.
He discussed the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Scheme to protect sanitation workers and distribute welfare benefits like PPE kits, Ayushman cards, and auto-rickshaws.
Key Points
- The Central Government is committed to 'Vanchiton Ko Variyata' - giving priority to the deprived.
- The event in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh was held in connection with the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign.
- The NAMASTE Scheme seeks to ensure dignity, safety, and socio-economic empowerment of sanitation workers.
- PPE kits were symbolically presented to 40 sewer and septic tank workers and 30 waste pickers.
- Ayushman cards were distributed among 31 Safai Mitras, and auto-rickshaw keys were given to six Safai Mitras.
- 90,157 sewer and septic tank workers have been profiled, with 87,078 receiving PPE kits and 76,920 covered under health insurance.
- Over 5 Lakh (5,00,013) waste pickers have been profiled, with 3,15,593 validated and 1,79,269 provided PPE kits.
- In Budaun, 146 sewer and septic tank workers and 339 waste pickers have been validated through profiling.
Exam Angle
A. 90,157 sewer and septic tank workers
Source: Press Information Bureau