Parisar Bhaginis (Women Waste pickers)
empowered by Stree Mukti Sanghatana
| Impact by Parisar Vikas | ||||||
| (NUMBER) | (NUMBER) | (NUMBER) | (NUMBER) | (NUMBER) | (NUMBER) | (NUMBER) |
| Women Waste Pickers Empowered | Amount of Waste Processed | Waste Centre Managed | Counselling Centres | Health Camps | Education & Training | Children of Women Waste Pickers |
| Overview of Parisar Vikas | |
| Solid Waste Processing & ManagementBiogasComposting3Rs | Empowerment & Integration of Women Waste PickersLivelihoodsFormalisationSchemesTrainingHealth |
| Environmental BenefitsReduced waste to landfillReduced EmissionsReduced Pollution | Social JusticeRemoval of StigmaInclusionFair WagesEqual Rights & Opportunties |
| Economic BenefitsCosts save to Urban Local Bodies | |
Vision of Parisar Vikas
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To build an inclusive, sustainable, and just society where informal waste pickers, especially women, are recognized as dignified green workers, empowered to lead the movement for environmental protection and decentralized waste management in urban India.
This vision is rooted in:
- Empowerment of women from marginalised communities through livelihoods in waste management
- Environmental sustainability through the 3Rs — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- Social justice by ensuring the rights, dignity, and inclusion of waste workers in formal systems
- Community transformation by turning waste into a resource and fostering shared responsibility
Our Mission
- What we do and who we serve:
Under Parisar Vikas initiative by Parisar Vikas Bhagini Sangh, Women Waste Pickers are enrolled into the Sangh and provided Healthcare & Counselling, Education & Training and employed under Projects for a regular income.
- Our Goal & Objectives:
Goal: Empowering Women Waste Pickers (WWP) to Thrive and Transform their Lives
Objectives:
- Promote decentralized waste management across urban communities
- Empower informal waste pickers through training, dignity, and recognition
- Foster women-led micro-enterprises in the waste sector
- Create sustainable livelihoods through the 3Rs — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- Build awareness and capacity among citizens on responsible waste practices
Our Interventions / Our Activities
- Recognition in the form of ID cards from Urban Local Body for the waste pickers
- Support for children’s education
- Formation of self-help groups (SHGs)
- Health checkups and medical facilities
- Imparting alternate skills training like composting, bio-methanation, gardening and leadership training
- Formation of co-operatives to facilitate work opportunities
Our Strategy & Approach
- Concept of Zero Waste
- Decentralised Waste Management
- Low Cost & Energy Efficient
- Scientific & Environmentally Sound
- Labour Friendly
- Sustainable
Geography
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We have worked in XX Cities in XX States in India
Projects
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Challenges

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Meet our Women Waste Workers
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Recognition & Awards
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Partners
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Join us in making an impact and empowering women waste pickers in India.
We work with all stakeholders in India:
- National and Internal Bodies in the Social & Waste Sector: Represent Women Waste Pickers Cause & strive for policy and regulation change
- Municipal Corporations (Urban Local Bodies): Advocate for policy and assist in scheme implementation
- Housing Societies & Bulk Waste Generators: Implement waste management
- CSR Partners & NGOs: To scale green livelihoods and infrastructure
- Educational Institutions: For youth-led awareness and behavior change
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