THE Jabalpur Municipal Corporation (JMC) has secured second place in the country for safety standards for sanitation workers. The civic body is now working to achieve the first position. A programme was organised to honour sanitation workers engaged in sewer and septic tank cleaning. Their health check-ups were also conducted and benefits under various Government schemes were distributed. During the programme, certificates and cards were distributed to 243 sanitation workers, providing them free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh. The facility will also provide financial support to their families during serious illnesses.

 

Under the NAMASTE scheme, the workers were linked with Ayushman Bharat and the State health insurance scheme. They were also provided medicines and safety kits after health check-ups. The civic body will send workers for technical training to ensure safer and mechanised sewer and septic tank cleaning. They will be trained to use modern machines, safety equipment and PPE kits. Mayor Jagat Bahadur Singh said the safety, health and dignity of sanitation workers remain a priority for the civic body. A large number of public representatives and senior officials were also present.