Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Current Affairs

Topic

National: 2022

Question:
NAMASTE is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) as a joint initiative of the MoSJE and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). What is the full name of this Scheme?
Options:
National Action for Magnesium And Silver Ecosystem
National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem
National Action for Mechanised and Action Oriented Suburban Ecosystem
National Mission for Sanitation and Ecology
Correct Answer:
National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem
Explanation:
NAMASTE (National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem) envisages safety and dignity of sanitation workers in urban India by creating an enabling ecosystem that recognizes sanitation workers as one of the key contributors in operations and maintenance of sanitation infrastructure thereby providing sustainable livelihood and enhancing their occupational safety through capacity building and improved access to safety gear and machines.