India, Oct. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Through targeted financial assistance and support for sanitation-related equipment, the Swachhta Udyami Yojana (SUY) under the NAMASTE framework is aimed to create opportunities for income generation and self-reliance. This way the sustainable livelihood opportunities can play an important role in improving the economic security and dignity of Safai Karamcharis.

Shri Tadikonda Rambabu, aged 40, is a Safai Karamchari belonging to the Scheduled Caste community. He has been working with the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation on an outsourcing basis since 2016.

Having completed his Secondary School Certificate (SSC), he was unable to pursue higher education due to financial constr...