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Sudhansh Pant

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The Indian government is intensifying efforts to eliminate fatalities in the sanitation sector through a nationwide push for mechanization and improved safety protocols. Secretary Sudhansh Pant, leading these initiatives, announced an extension of the NAMASTE scheme to 2031, focusing on the deployment of Emergency Response Sanitation Units and comprehensive worker welfare programs. This coordinated approach, involving government agencies, urban local bodies, technology providers, and sanitation workers, aims to create a safe, dignified, and fully mechanized sanitation ecosystem. The extended NAMASTE scheme, alongside the GARIMA scheme, signals a commitment to occupational safety, health, and livelihood opportunities, potentially improving working conditions and reducing risks for a vulnerable workforce.