Which Union Ministry administers the NAMASTE program in conjunction with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment?
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
2023 February
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs collaborated to create the NAMASTE Central Sector Scheme. The National Action Plan for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem is known as NAMASTE. The scheme has been allocated Rs 100 crore in this year's Union Budget. The government wants to allow 100% mechanical de-sludging of septic tanks and sewers in all cities and towns, according to the finance minister.