From Sanitation Work to Financial Security Karnati Srinivasa Rao's Journey

The release details the journey of Karnati Srinivasa Rao, an outsourced sanitation worker with the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, who improved his family's financial security through assistance provided under the Swachhta Udyami Yojana of the NAMASTE Scheme. Facing financial hardship and limited educational qualifications, Shri Rao, along with four other members, received support for a group project involving the procurement of a Gulfer 8 KL desludging vehicle on August 21, 2025. The Rs 50 lakh project was funded through a loan of Rs 31.25 lakh and an upfront capital subsidy of Rs 18.75 lakh, enabling mechanised sanitation services and increasing his monthly income by approximately Rs 10,000.