MC Leh observes ‘Namaste Day’ to honor sewer and septic tank workers

LEH: Municipal Committee Leh today observed ‘Namaste Day’ to recognize and honour the invaluable contribution of Sewer and Septic Tank Workers (SSWs).

The programme was presided over by Stanzin Rabgais, Executive Officer, Municipal Committee Leh, and attended by officials from M/s Blue Water (Hoolock Technologies), Municipal Committee Leh, the private contractor engaged by Igoo Phey Division, Leh for sewer cleaning and maintenance, and M/s Bionics, which operates the Centralized STP at Agling, along with the participating Sewer and Septic Tank Workers.

During the programme, the Executive Officer briefed the participants on the NAMASTE Scheme, covering its objectives, key components, benefits, target groups, and interventions. He emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety, dignity, and respect of sanitation workers and also highlighted the concessional loan facilities available through the National Safai Karamcharis Finance & Development Corporation (NSKFDC) to support their socio-economic empowerment.

The participants also joined the live streaming of Divya Kala Mela, celebrating the talents and achievements of Divyang artisans from across the country. As a gesture of appreciation and commitment to occupational safety, PPE kits were distributed to all seven profiled Sewer and Septic Tank Workers under the NAMASTE Scheme.