MoU signed by Ministry and National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC)

Tags: Latest

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the financial years 2023-24 and 2024-25.

An Overview of the News

  • The collaboration aims to uplift sanitation workers, manual scavengers, waste pickers and their dependents across India.

  • The MoU focuses on inclusive growth and effective fund allocation for targeted welfare programmes.

  • The partnership emphasizes initiatives on protection, education, skill development, entrepreneurship and sustainable employment opportunities for these marginalized communities.

  • NSKFDC, a premier organization dedicated to this purpose, will work closely with the Ministry to ensure transparent and effective utilization of the allocated funds.

  • The goal is to combine expertise and resources for effective implementation of programs that empower these marginalized groups.

About NSKFDC

  • Establishment: Incorporated on 24 January 1997

  • Managing Director: Prabhat Kumar Singh

  • Affiliation: Wholly owned by Government of India

  • Ministry: Operates under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (M/O SJ&E)

  • Legal Status: Registered as a non-profit company under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956

  • Function: Active since October 1997, working for the upliftment of sanitation workers, sweepers and their dependents across India.

  • Mission: Actively involved in the eradication of manual scavenging, a symbol of untouchability.


Please Rate this article, so that we can improve the quality for you -