Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Recognising the critical role of safai saathis or waste-pickers in the country s waste management sector, the social inclusion of waste pickers is a key focus of the project. It will reach 20,000 safai saathis across India in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Cuttack, and Kolkata, among others, with access to government welfare schemes and linkages. Business News | UNDP, Hindustan Unilever Launch Plastic Waste Management Initiative.