Delhi relies on a largely informal sector of over 1.5 lakh waste workers to collect, segregate and recycle 20-25% of its waste. As the capital tries to transition to Waste-To-Energy plants, it may be leaving its ragpickers unacknowledged and unrewarded
Ghazipur, Bhalswa and Okhla – the three dumpsites in Delhi have collectively caused nearly Rs. 450 crore in damage to the environment. Can the national capital get rid of dumpsites and manage its waste effectively?