What do you get under NAMASTE?
For sewer and septic tank workers and waste pickers: profiling and ID cards, safety gear and training, Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY health cover, and capital subsidy to own sanitation machines or start a business.
Who is eligible for NAMASTE?
- Sewer and septic tank workers and their families, and waste pickers, identified in the NAMASTE profiling by the urban local body.
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- You must be identified as a sanitation worker or waste picker by your urban local body.
Documents needed for NAMASTE
0 of 3 ready
Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for NAMASTE
- Ask your municipal office about NAMASTE profiling camps, or contact the National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation through the state agency.
Common questions
Who is eligible for NAMASTE?
Sewer and septic tank workers and their families, and waste pickers, identified in the NAMASTE profiling by the urban local body.
How much do I get under NAMASTE?
For sewer and septic tank workers and waste pickers: profiling and ID cards, safety gear and training, Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY health cover, and capital subsidy to own sanitation machines or start a business.
What documents do I need for NAMASTE?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Passport-size photo.
How do I apply for NAMASTE?
Ask your municipal office about NAMASTE profiling camps, or contact the National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation through the state agency. Official site: https://socialjustice.gov.in/schemes
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for NAMASTE?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Official sources
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 1 May 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.