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Delhi Waste Pickers Get Official IDs
27 May
Summary
- Over 13,500 informal waste collectors surveyed in Delhi.
- Waste pickers will receive ID cards for dignity and security.
- Delhi's daily waste increased by 1,500 tonnes in the past year.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is undertaking a registration drive for informal waste collectors. So far, over 13,500 waste workers have been surveyed as part of the Centre's NAMASTE scheme.
The initiative aims to provide authorized ID cards to these individuals, ensuring they are treated with dignity in residential colonies and contributing to city security. The MCD is also providing training on safe waste segregation and disposal methods.
This registration is crucial as Delhi's daily waste generation has risen by approximately 1,500 tonnes in the past year. Experts note that waste pickers play a vital, yet often unacknowledged, role in managing this waste.
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