Mysuru: Vellore-based Solid and Liquid Resource Management Project director Vellore Srinivasan, on Wednesday, said that there would be numerous benefi.
Waste is valuable
Chanda Anand Anchan is the founder of a self-help group (SHG) that is involved in waste management in Udupi, Karnataka. She started working in this field in 2006, prior to which she ran several small businesses including teaching women how to ride two-wheelers and conducting painting classes for children. LESS. MORE
A day in the life of a self-help group member who along with her team, works with citizens and the local government to improve waste management in Udupi.
My name is Chanda Anand Anchan and I am the founder of a self-help group (SHG) involved in waste management in the city of Udupi, where I live. I started this journey in 2006 when the Nirmala Nagara Yojana a scheme to eliminate open disposal of garbage was introduced in Udupi. As part of this scheme, the Udupi municipality was appointing SHGs for waste collection. Back then, I used to teach ladies how to ride two-wheelers and this was how I learnt about the opportunity to form an SHG. I thought it w