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National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) - "Emergency Response Sanitation Unit (ERSU) Formation and Functionalisation"

The scheme aims to establish professional, well-trained, motivated and adequately equipped workforce for maintenance and management of sewers and septic tanks, addressing the critical need to eliminate fatalities resulting from workers entering sewers and septic tanks without proper safety measures.

Ministry / Department
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Level
Central
Benefit type
cash
Last verified: Recently

What is National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) - "Emergency Response Sanitation Unit (ERSU) Formation and Functionalisation"?

The scheme aims to establish professional, well-trained, motivated and adequately equipped workforce for maintenance and management of sewers and septic tanks, addressing the critical need to eliminate fatalities resulting from workers entering sewers and septic tanks without proper safety measures.

Benefit
##### ***Institutional Setup Benefits*** - Establishment of Emergency Response Sanitation Unit in all Municipal Corporations, Water and Sewer Boards in capital cities, and district headquarters. - Coverage area of 75 kilometers radius from each Emergency Response Sanitation Unit to serve smaller towns within the cluster. ##### ***Equipment and Safety Provisions*** - Provision of safety devices including Air compressor for blower, Air purified gas mask, breath mask, breathing apparatus, emergency medical oxygen kit, gas motor, full body wader suit, fishing wader suit attached with boots, head lamp, helmet, safety belt, safety body clothing, safety body harness, safety goggles, Tripod with safety belt. - Financial assistance up to ₹2,00,000/- per Emergency Response Sanitation Unit for safety devices on reimbursement basis. - Personal Protective Equipment provision for deep cleaning sanitation workers undertaking manual cleaning in emergency conditions. ##### ***Operational Support*** - Establishment of citizen helpline number 14420 for emergency sanitation service requests. - Trained manpower deployment with requisite safety equipment availability. - Professional workforce equipped with Personal Protective Equipment and safety devices for confined space entry. ##### ***Training and Capacity Building*** - Specific training provision for Sewer Entry Professionals and Emergency Response Sanitation Unit staff for cleaning of sewers and septic tanks in emergency conditions. - Compet
Level
Central
Ministry / Dept.
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Benefit type
cash
Key eligibility
##### ***For Urban Local Bodies/Administrative Authorities*** - The applicant must be a Municipal Corporation seeking to establish Emergency Response Sanitation Unit. - The applicant must be a Water and Sewer Board located in capital cities of States or Union Territories. - The applicant must be dis
Last verified
Recently

Benefits

##### ***Institutional Setup Benefits*** - Establishment of Emergency Response Sanitation Unit in all Municipal Corporations, Water and Sewer Boards in capital cities, and district headquarters. - Coverage area of 75 kilometers radius from each Emergency Response Sanitation Unit to serve smaller towns within the cluster. ##### ***Equipment and Safety Provisions*** - Provision of safety devices including Air compressor for blower, Air purified gas mask, breath mask, breathing apparatus, emergency medical oxygen kit, gas motor, full body wader suit, fishing wader suit attached with boots, head lamp, helmet, safety belt, safety body clothing, safety body harness, safety goggles, Tripod with safety belt. - Financial assistance up to ₹2,00,000/- per Emergency Response Sanitation Unit for safety devices on reimbursement basis. - Personal Protective Equipment provision for deep cleaning sanitation workers undertaking manual cleaning in emergency conditions. ##### ***Operational Support*** - Establishment of citizen helpline number 14420 for emergency sanitation service requests. - Trained manpower deployment with requisite safety equipment availability. - Professional workforce equipped with Personal Protective Equipment and safety devices for confined space entry. ##### ***Training and Capacity Building*** - Specific training provision for Sewer Entry Professionals and Emergency Response Sanitation Unit staff for cleaning of sewers and septic tanks in emergency conditions. - Compet

Eligibility

##### ***For Urban Local Bodies/Administrative Authorities*** - The applicant must be a Municipal Corporation seeking to establish Emergency Response Sanitation Unit. - The applicant must be a Water and Sewer Board located in capital cities of States or Union Territories. - The applicant must be disArea: IndiaBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

      Step 1: Portal Registration

    2. Step 2: Online application — step 2

      Access the official NAMASTE portal and create institutional account with complete organizational details. Upload required documents including incorporation certificate, audit reports, and organizational chart. Verify bank account details, contact information, and current sanitation infrastructure status.

    3. Step 3: Online application — step 3

      Step 2: Digital Authentication

    4. Step 4: Online application — step 4

      Create secure login credentials with strong password and multi-factor authentication setup. Submit digital signatures and official seals for institutional verification. Complete document review process within 3-5 working days for approval.

    5. Step 5: Online application — step 5

      Step 3: RSA Designation

    6. Step 6: Online application — step 6

      Designate District Magistrate or Municipal Commissioner as Responsible Sanitation Authority (RSA). Define roles including emergency response coordination and compliance monitoring under Manual Scavengers Act 2013. Obtain official approval through competent authority with proper legal notification.

    7. Step 7: Online application — step 7

      Step 4: Documentation Upload

    8. Step 8: Online application — step 8

      Upload signed designation order on official letterhead with file number and appointment date. Include official seal/stamp and ensure document meets technical specifications (PDF format, minimum 300 DPI). Submit supporting documents and organizational chart showing RSA position.

    9. Step 9: Online application — step 9

      Step 5: Verification and Activation

    10. Step 10: Online application — step 10

      Receive system-generated acknowledgment with reference number for tracking. Monitor portal for status updates and respond to any clarification requests promptly. Begin SSW profiling and ERSU establishment preparations upon successful verification.

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