Q. The NAMASTE scheme, introduced by the government, aims to:

[A] Provide subsidized housing to sanitation workers in urban areas

[B] Eliminate manual scavenging and promote mechanization of sanitation work

[C] Offer free higher education to children of manual scavengers

[D] Establish a national database of traditional cleaning practices

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation – The NAMASTE Scheme (National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem) is an initiative by the Indian government aimed at improving the safety, dignity, and livelihoods of sanitation workers in urban areas. It aims to transform the lives of sanitation workers by eliminating manual scavenging, promoting mechanization, and ensuring their safety and dignity through various supportive measures.

Source: The Hindu

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