Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Odisha Announces Insurance, Benefits for Sanitation Workers
The Odisha government is giving sanitation workers extra help.
They will get Rs 10 lakh if they die for any reason.
If they die while working, they will get Rs 30 lakh.
They will also receive phones and help with housing.
The government wants to make sure these workers are safe and have what they need.
Odisha CM announced life insurance for sanitation workers.
Workers will receive Rs 10 lakh life insurance.
Rs 30 lakh compensation for on-duty deaths.
Mobile phones and housing under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana are also included.
A 15-day awareness campaign will begin August 15.
- Who
- Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi and sanitation workers.
- What
- Odisha announced insurance and benefits for sanitation workers.
- When
- Announcement made on Saturday, July 26. Campaign starts August 15.
- Where
- Odisha
- Why
- To provide justice, safety, and dignity to sanitation workers.
Worker's Safety
Government Initiatives
Safety & Compensation
Worker's Safety
Ensure safe working conditions and protect the dignity of sanitation workers.
Government Initiatives
Provide financial assistance to support the workers.
- Insurance Amount
- Rs 10 lakh (life), Rs 30 lakh (on-duty death)
- Involved Parties
- Odisha Government, Sanitation Workers
- Benefit Details
- Mobile phones, Housing under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
- Campaign Start
- August 15
