![]() Through this, the government was able to identify 100 Lighthouse cities that were well equipped in terms of sanitation infrastructure and facilities. ![]() With the training being based on the Recognition of Prior model, a total of 9,000+ have completed training. ![]() The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment through the National Safai Karamcharis Finance & Development Corporation (NSKFDC) has also launched Skill Development Training for Safaimitras.Also, major is the decision to design standard uniform designs, in collaboration with NIIFT Mohali and NIFT Gandhinagar, by the MoHUA.This is being supported by the MoHUA and organized by the National Safai Karamcharis Finance & Development Corporation (NSKFDC), the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, and the SSC. Loan Melas have been added to the loop, where the Safaimitras can avail loans for the procurement of septic tank cleaning equipment/machines a step closer to mechanized cleaning.The main focus will be on awareness-building, among the citizenry and infrastructure creation for mechanized cleaning and capacity-building of the workforce.A helpline number to register real-time complaints and suggestions has been set up. (Helpline number: 14420).The top two performers (state/UTs) will be recognized through a citation + shield. Cities are awarded in three sub-categories: with a population of more than 10 lakhs, 3-10 lakhs, and up to 3 lakhs, with total prize money of Rs 52 crores to be given to winning cities across all categories.Key highlights of the initiative are as follows: The key parameters to assess the performance includes empowerment of citizens, mechanisation of the work, capacity building, standardisation of septic tanks, and adoption of innovative approaches. The use of personal protection equipment (PPE) items and gear has been made mandatory too. Prerequisites for participation involve notifying the Responsible Sanitation Authority (RSA) and setting up the Sanitation Response Unit (SRU), plus possession of the ODF+ certification before applying. The very symbolic launch on World Toilet Day should add impetus for greater and earnest participation by state actors, and citizens alike. Capacity building and empowerment of Safaimitras have featured as a top priority thus, this initiative holds immense value. Promoting mechanized cleaning of sewers and septic tanks is a close second. ![]() Eradicating hazardous cleaning is at the core of the challenge. Sri Hardeep Singh Puri, emphasized the initiative being aligned with the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban(U), a broader and more holistic initiative under the Government of India. Launched on 19th November 2020 by Sri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, this major initiative under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), is a leap forward towards achieving zero fatality and a mechanised design in place and practice to deal with human waste. Though the numbers have gone down and the government has been taking active steps towards mechanization and safety, adding another layer of rehabilitation. ![]() For instance work including emptying toilets, pits, and septic tanks entering manholes and sewers to fix or unblock them transporting fecal waste working treatment plants as well as cleaning public toilets or defecation around homes and businesses, its definition has multiple “hazards”, health, occupational, as well as environmental.Īccording to a report, in the last five years, as many as 347 people died while cleaning sewage tanks. Now, this high-risk or hazardous cleaning is often associated with the work performed by sewers and septic tank cleaners (SafaiMitra). In India, an estimated 5 million full-time sanitation workers, with 2 million working in high-risk conditions. ![]()
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