🌱 The Challenge
Waste management is a critical issue in India, impacting both public health and the environment. But in the small town of Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, a group of women have taken things into their own hands.
💪 The Heroines
Spearheaded by Kalavati Devi and 300 other women, Ambikapur’s Women Self-help Group (SHG) initiated a revolutionary waste management model.
📝 The Plan
Launched in 2015, the group devised a simple, yet effective method. Residents segregated waste at their homes into dry and wet waste. The SHG would then collect, segregate further and compost the organic waste.
🎯 Impact
The initiative paid off. Ambikapur is now the second cleanest city in India and the women have created a financially sustainable model for waste management.
- Employment: The initiative employs over 3,000 women.
- Recycling: 80% of the city’s waste is now recycled.
- Income: The compost and recycled items are sold, generating income.
📍 The Bigger Picture
This successful model has been replicated in other parts of India. It showcases how a community can solve its own problems and improve the environment.
💡 Final Words
These women proved that change is possible, creating a cleaner, healthier and more prosperous community. Their actions serve as an inspiration for all. If they can, we can!
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