Analysis: Who Pays for Dignity? Rethinking India’s Waste Economy
Despite the essential role that waste workers perform in any functioning city, they are often severely underpaid and denied the dignity, security, and recognition they deserve. This is especially true in India, where an estimated 4 million people work as Safai Saathis, or ragpickers, combing through hazardous landfills while facing extreme poverty and social alienation.
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Source: Acumen (link opens in a new window)
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