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23 August 2026Social Justice

Mission Zero workshop focuses on ending sanitation-work fatalities

The national workshop promoted mechanisation, occupational safety and coordinated action for dignified sanitation services.

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A National Workshop titled ‘Mission Zero: Ending Fatalities in Sanitation Work’ was held at Lokseva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It focused on strengthening institutional systems, appropriate technology, operational preparedness and mechanised sanitation to prevent deaths during sewer and septic-tank work. The workshop linked its objectives with the NAMASTE and GARIMA schemes, which promote mechanisation, occupational safety, health, education and livelihood support for sanitation workers and their dependants. For HSSC, remember the workshop title, host city and central idea—zero fatalities through safe and mechanised sanitation. The subject falls under social justice, urban sanitation and occupational safety.
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  1. 1Workshop: Mission Zero—Ending Fatalities in Sanitation Work
  2. 2Venue: Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar
  3. 3Promotes mechanised sanitation
  4. 4Links with NAMASTE and GARIMA schemes
  5. 5Focus on occupational safety and dignity
  6. 6Whole-of-government approach

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Q1. Which statement correctly describes “Mission Zero workshop focuses on ending sanitation-work fatalities”?

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A National Workshop titled ‘Mission Zero: Ending Fatalities in Sanitation Work’ was held at Lokseva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It focused on strengthening institutional systems, appropriate technology, operational preparedness and mechanised sanitation to prevent deaths during sewer and septic-tank work. The workshop linked its objectives with the NAMASTE and GARIMA schemes, which promote mechanisation, occupational safety, health, education and livelihood support for sanitation workers and their dependants. For HSSC, remember the workshop title, host city and central idea—zero fatalities through safe and mechanised sanitation. The subject falls under social justice, urban sanitation and occupational safety.