Current Affairs MCQ 1139 of 2330 · Schemes, Missions and Initiatives

Which two ministries jointly launched the NAMASTE scheme in July 2023?

AHealth and Family Welfare, and Labour and Employment
BPanchayati Raj, and Housing and Urban Affairs
CSocial Justice and Empowerment, and Housing and Urban Affairs
DJal Shakti, and Rural Development

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Correct answer: (c) Social Justice and Empowerment, and Housing and Urban Affairs

Explanation

NAMASTE (National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem) of MoSJE and MoHUA aims to end hazardous manual cleaning of sewers and septic tanks. It also covers waste pickers.