India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Mr. Sanjay Kumar's journey highlights how access to institutional credit and capital subsidy can help sanitation workers transition towards mechanised sanitation, entrepreneurship and improved livelihood opportunities. By enabling him to own and operate a desludging vehicle, the support under SUY has helped him establish an independent source of income while contributing to the adoption of mechanised sanitation services.
Mr. Sanjay Kumar, a 42-year-old resident of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, faced financial challenges while supporting his family of six. Employed as a contractual sanitation worker, he earned approximately Rs.12,000 per month.
Despite his hard work and dedicatio...