Question

    The ‘NAMASTE’ scheme is a collaborative initiative launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and which other ministry?

    A Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Ministry of Defence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Ministry of Women and Child Development Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Ministry of Rural Development Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    To eliminate hazardous cleaning, stop deaths of sewer and septic tank workers and ensure their safety and dignity, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) have jointly formulated a scheme namely National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE). The scheme is to be implemented in all 4800+ Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of the country, during the three years up to 2025-26 with an outlay of Rs. 349.70 crore.

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