Bodhi - Kushaagra Innovations Foundation

Integration of Waste Pickers with ULBs

PROBLEM STATEMENT

Conducting a research project, to understand and explore the business model for integration of waste pickers /SHGs in waste management services for B and C class ULBs. A total of 106 B and C class ULBs from Pune, Nashik and Kokan Division were reviewed for mapping the status of waste picker integration under the National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) and Swach Bharat Mission (SBM).

The study focuses on defining parameters responsible for facilitating or hampering the effective integration of wastepickers and SHGs in waste management activities. In depth study for understanding the status of waste management, socio-economic condition and functioning of waste pickers and SHGs was done in 9 ULBs. The intent is to develop a matrix of waste picker integration options for ULBs to work towards implementation of circularity.

CLIENT

Project funded by Ministry for Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) with Research Centre for Urban and Environmental Studies (RCUES), Mumbai.

WHAT DID WE DO?

As a outcome of the research, suggestions and recommendations were given to ULBs for undertaking the compliances under NULM and SBM developed financially sustainable modules for integrating waste pickers and self-help group to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for SHGs and waste pickers and improve the waste management scenarios for B and C class urban local bodies in Maharashtra.

Screen Impact Research Project

PROBLEM

The Gazdharbandh pumping station has 2 Trash Booms and 6 Mechanized Screens which collect solid waste from the canal. The nature and volume of this solid waste, along with the sources and reasons for its generation, needed to be understood. Additionally, the environmental impact created by the installation of trash booms and mechanized screens needed to be assessed, particularly in terms of their role in preventing ocean pollution.

CLIENT

A.T.E. HUBER Envirotech Private Limited

WHAT WE DO?

We conducted a comprehensive research study to analyze the solid waste entering the canal. This was done by auditing the solid waste collected at the trash booms and mechanized screen at the Gazdharbandh pumping station. Actual waste characterization has been conducted at the site along with the survey of around 5km on the upstream of the canal to understand waste management scenario.

OUTCOME

We conducted a comprehensive research study to analyze the solid waste entering the canal. This was done by auditing the solid waste collected at the trash booms and mechanized screen at the Gazdharbandh pumping station. Actual waste characterization has been conducted at the site along with the survey of around 5km on the upstream of the canal to understand waste management scenario.

Field Research In 106 ULBs

INTENT

To conduct field research across 106 urban local bodies in Nashik, Pune, and Kokan division to understand the factual scenario for implementation of proposed integration of National Urban Livelihood Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission. The study concluded with designing business models for integrating waste pickers and SHGs for improving waste management scenarios with cost effective and efficient systems.

CLIENT

Research Centre for Urban and Environmental Studies (RCUES, Mumbai) and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Delhi.

WHAT DID WE DO?

We embarked on a field research journey across these urban local bodies to understand the current landscape for integration of waste pickers and SHGs. Detailed study was conducted to define parameters necessary to create models targeting integration.

OUTCOME

As a result of our study, we successfully identified 12 entrepreneurial business models along with financial and governance structures. These models are designed to empower waste pickers and self-help groups, fostering sustainable waste management activities in these urban local bodies. This approach underscores our commitment to impact-driven entrepreneurship development, promoting sustainability and inclusivity.