From Sanitation Professional to Self-Reliant Entrepreneur: Shri Dharmendra Kumar Ray's Journey under NAMASTE-SUY

Shri Dharmendra Kumar Ray, a 39-year-old sanitation professional from Bihar, transitioned into a self-reliant entrepreneur through the Swachhta Udyami Yojana (SUY) component of the NAMASTE Scheme. After working for nearly four years as a helper and graver machine operator, he faced financial constraints in procuring specialised machinery. Under the scheme, he received financial assistance comprising a loan and an upfront capital subsidy totaling Rs. 14,77,500 to purchase a Jetting Cum Graver Machine and a vehicle. This intervention enabled him to deploy his services under the Greater Noida Authority, increasing his monthly income by approximately Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000 and enabling better education and living conditions for his family.