How Are Government Schemes Changing The Lives Of Waste Pickers?

Waste pickers are one of the most undermined yet crucial elements of a nation. They are those individuals who collect waste from streets or landfills for reselling it to recyclers. According to an early 2025 report, there are around 1.5 to 4 million people engaged in the unorganised sector of waste pickers. 

As waste pickers, also known as rag pickers, belong to a profession in the unorganised sector, they face a range of challenges in being able to access various government schemes and services. https://www.jaagrukbharat.com/government-support-for-waste-pickers-9278463




 

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