Q. With reference to the NAMASTE scheme, consider the following statements:
1.It is a Central Sector Scheme.
2.It is jointly implemented by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE) and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
3.The scheme targets to uplift the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) living across India.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: The National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) is an ongoing Central Sector Scheme jointly implemented by MoSJE and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) with NSKFDC being implementation agency for sewer and septic tank workers (SSWs).
Statement 3 is incorrect: The primary target groups of the NAMASTE scheme include sewer and septic tank sanitation workers (SSWs) in urban areas, including those employed by Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), parastatal agencies, and private sanitation service organizations, as well as independent workers. Additionally, waste pickers engaged in solid waste management have been included as a target group in FY 2024-25.
Source: PIB
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