Answer: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Notes: A special event was recently held in Madhya Pradesh to showcase the National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) scheme. NAMASTE is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It focuses on improving the safety, dignity, and livelihood of sanitation workers in India. The National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC) is the implementing agency. The scheme promotes the use of machines in sanitation work and provides safety gear, health insurance, and skill training. It aims to end manual scavenging and ensure cleaner, safer cities.
