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Images - Work Conditions of Pourakarmikas

Door-to-door waste collection from households is gaining momentum but waste is still not being segregated. Workers who clean up this mess daily are exposed to major health risks

Handling unsegregated waste at the dumping sites is a highly hazardous operation, exposing the workers to highly infectious diseases

Disposal of enormous quantities of waste daily is a very big problem

All types of waste, including medical and toxic wastes gets dumped in and around dustbins causing health hazards and public nuisance

 

 

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