Explanation: National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Scheme aims at providing alternative livelihoods support and entitlements to sanitation workers.

• NAMASTE’s earlier name is “Self-Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers” (SRMS) which has been implemented since 2007.
• It is a joint initiative of – Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation.

Source: FORUMIAS