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Delhi Government Funds Mechanical Sweepers to Support Sanitation Workers
Delhi wants to make cleaning streets easier and safer for sanitation workers.
The government is giving money to the city corporation to buy cleaning machines.
This includes 1,000 litter-picking machines and large sweepers.
It also approved 30 small sweepers for narrow streets and lanes.
Officials said more machines may be added after they are properly used.
Sanitation workers received safety equipment and other tools.
A camp also offered health check-ups and help accessing welfare programs.
Government leaders said workers should be treated with respect and should not die while cleaning sewers or septic tanks.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the government is promoting mechanical sweeping and garbage collection.
The government has funded the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to procure 1,000 litter-picking machines.
The planned equipment includes 70 large mechanical sweepers and 30 small sweepers for narrow streets.
Officials said sanitation workers will receive machines, tools, personal protective equipment and safety kits.
The welfare camp offered health check-ups and access to central and Delhi government schemes.
- Who
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union ministers, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and sanitation workers.
- What
- The Delhi government is funding mechanical sweepers and litter-picking machines while providing welfare and safety support to sanitation workers.
- Where
- At the Municipal Corporation of Delhi headquarters in New Delhi.
- When
- The report was dated September 30; the funding decision for 30 small sweepers was announced the previous day.
- Why
- To support sanitation workers, improve street cleaning and promote their safety, dignity, health and welfare.
Key facts
- Litter-picking machines
- Funds were provided for 1,000 machines.
- Large sweepers
- The equipment includes 70 large mechanical sweepers.
- Small sweepers
- Funds were approved for 30 small mechanical sweepers for narrow lanes and streets.
- Welfare camp
- The camp provided preventive health check-ups and access to government welfare schemes.
- Safety support
- Personal protective equipment and safety kits were distributed.
- Government commitment
- Officials said sanitation workers should be protected from deaths while cleaning sewers or septic tanks.
Quotes
Delhi Chief Minister’s Office
The Delhi Chief Minister’s Office, in a post on X
“Safai mitras are not merely guardians of cleanliness; they also play an important role in building a clean and healthy India. Therefore, we all must collectively work for their respect, safety, health and socio-economic empowerment.”
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“Our safai mitras are the strength behind a Swachh Delhi. Delhi government expresses its deepest gratitude for their invaluable service and remains committed to their dignity, safety and welfare.”
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