- BWSSB launches Annapoorna Scheme giving smart cards to over 700 sanitation workers in Bengaluru.
- Each worker gets Rs 1,500 every month to buy breakfast at their favorite food outlets.
- The scheme aims to improve health, nutrition, and dignity for sanitation workers.
Annapoorna Scheme is a new program by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) started on September 1, 2025, to support sanitation workers in Karnataka. This scheme uses smart card technology to give sanitation workers direct financial help to have a nutritious breakfast every day. It shows the government’s promise to improve the welfare and dignity of these important workers.
Who Benefits from the Annapoorna Scheme?
The main beneficiaries of the Annapoorna Scheme are the sanitation workers employed by BWSSB in Bengaluru. These workers play a very important role in keeping the city clean and hygienic, often working in tough conditions. To recognize their hard work, the scheme is made to support their health and well-being by giving them financial help specifically for their daily breakfast.
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Main Features of the Annapoorna Scheme
This new scheme combines technology with care to offer several benefits to sanitation workers:
- Smart Card Distribution: More than 700 sanitation workers get smart cards powered by Axis Bank.
- Monthly Financial Help: Each card is loaded with Rs 1,500 every month to be used only for buying breakfast.
- Freedom to Choose: Workers can use the smart card at food outlets they like, letting them pick healthy and preferred breakfast options.
How the Smart Card Works for Sanitation Workers
The smart card system is made to be easy to use and helpful. Each sanitation worker gets a card linked to a monthly credit of Rs 1,500. This money can be spent at different food outlets, allowing workers to buy nutritious breakfast items based on their taste and dietary needs. Using smart cards brings clarity and convenience, removing the need for cash and making the process smooth.
Effect of the Scheme on Workers’ Health and Dignity
By giving direct financial help for breakfast, the Annapoorna Scheme encourages better nutrition among sanitation workers, which is very important for their health because of the physically demanding nature of their work. Also, letting workers choose their own meals builds a sense of dignity and respect. This program not only supports their physical health but also values their important contribution to the city.
Launch Event and Government Support
The scheme was officially started on September 1, 2025, by Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who personally gave the smart cards to the sanitation workers. BWSSB chairman Ram Prasath Manohar said that Bengaluru is the first city in India to give direct financial help for daily breakfast to sanitation workers. The government’s support and BWSSB’s active role show a strong promise to the welfare of these workers.
For more information, you can visit the official BWSSB website at https://bwssb.karnataka.gov.in/.