National Workshop on “Mission Zero – Ending Fatalities in Sanitation Work”

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment organized a National Workshop titled “Mission Zero – Ending Fatalities in Sanitation Work” in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The workshop focused on strengthening institutional mechanisms, promoting mechanised sanitation services, ensuring operational preparedness, and eliminating hazardous manual sanitation practices. Dignitaries emphasized a whole-of-government approach to guarantee safe, systematic, and dignified sanitation services. Schemes such as NAMASTE and GARIMA were highlighted for promoting mechanization, occupational safety, health, education, and livelihood opportunities for sanitation workers and their dependents.