Yogi govt deploys 10,000 sanitation workers for clean Mahakumbh, prioritises welfare

'Jab Bhi Bate The Tou Kate The': Yogi Adityanath

The Uttar Pradesh government headed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has engaged nearly 10,000 sanitation workers to ensure a clean Mahakumbh 2025. The workers have intensified their efforts to keep the entire Kumbh area pristine as the Mahakumbh approaches.  

The government has also prioritized the welfare and dignity of these workers. Through the Swachh Kumbh Fund, the government provides them with accommodation, food, and free education for their children. 

This initiative by the Yogi government not only ensures the cleanliness of the Mahakumbh but also supports the education, health, and economic security of sanitation workers and their families.

The Special Officer for the Maha Kumbh Mela, Akanksha Rana, highlighted the crucial role of sanitation workers in achieving a "Swachh Mahakumbh." 

"Following CM Yogi’s instructions, the government is prioritizing their safety and well-being. The administration has established a dedicated sanitation colony for them in the Mela area, where they have free access to food, accommodation, and other essential amenities. This initiative offers sanitation workers both comfort and security", she said.

Moreover, the administration has made special arrangements for the education of sanitation workers' children at the Mahakumbh. The government has opened a primary school and an Anganwadi center in every sector. 

On Friday, the Mela area welcomed a new primary school that will offer both education and extracurricular activities for children. These schools provide facilities like mid-day meals, and if needed, the administration will establish multiple primary schools in some sectors. These facilities will operate temporarily during the Mahakumbh.

Ms. Rana stated that the administration is swiftly processing payments to sanitation workers to meet their daily needs. Under the designated system, the government transfers their wages directly to their accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) every 15 days. 

The government has also created a dedicated Swachh Kumbh Fund to support sanitation workers and provide them with all necessary assistance. The administration is working to connect them with other central and state government schemes to empower them socially and economically.