The Government of India has confirmed that a recent survey under the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 found no manual scavengers in the country. A total of 89,915 Sewer and Septic Tank Workers were validated under the NAMASTE Scheme, which aims to enhance the safety and dignity of these workers through mechanization and welfare initiatives.
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Mrs. Swarnalatha Nethipudi, a first-generation Scheduled Caste entrepreneur, establishes Swarnakaruna Princeton Rubber Industries in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, transforming waste tyres into valuable crumb rubber. Supported by the Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes, the initiative promotes sustainability and creates job opportunities. Source: Original Link
On August 2, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu launched the PBG Soldierathon virtually from Rashtrapati Bhavan, promoting civilian-military bonds through active participation. The event honored the Armed Forces, featuring races of various distances, with proceeds funding soldier welfare initiatives. Source: Original Link
The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, will host the GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit in New Delhi to promote India's Geographical Indication handloom and handicraft products and enhance collaboration in the GI ecosystem. Source: Original Link
Prime Minister Modi launched the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’, a 100-week initiative aimed at creating a drug-free youth in India. During a nationwide video conference, he emphasized the importance of youth staying mentally and physically fit, and urged society to support those struggling with addiction. Source:
