Ministry Reports 317 Sanitation Worker Deaths Since 2021

• Ministry reports 317 sanitation worker deaths from hazardous cleaning during 2021-2025 period.
• NAMASTE scheme has profiled 89,248 sewer and septic tank workers for safety initiatives.
• 75,710 workers covered under health insurance schemes including Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY.
• Scheme provides PPE kits, safety training, and capital subsidies for mechanization equipment.