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Aasara Cares
Waste pickers, though unrecognized, form an integral part of the sanitation and waste management system of countries all over the world. In India, informal waste pickers form 0.31%* of the population. These informal waste pickers play a crucial role in collecting, sorting and recycling of waste, all while contributing to local economies, public health and environment sustainability.
(*Source:Â Why Ragpickers, Unrecognized And Unpaid, Are Critical For Waste Management In India)
Challenges Faced by Waste Pickers
Lack of access
to
formal employment
Restricted access
to waste collection
sources
Inconsistent
Income sources
Long term exposure
to High Risk and
hazardous workplace
conditions
Lack of access to
Health care and
insurance
Lack of access to
financial systems
Social and financial
exploitation
Lack of access
to housing
Our Services
We identify with and look out for our Safai Sathis. With the sole objective to support our Safai Sathis, we have undertaken following initiatives