10 pads under Shuchi scheme are just not enough, say girls

State govt has raised budget by Rs 2 cr, but No. of beneficiaries has gone up The Karnataka government has decided to re-implement the Shuchi sanitary napkin distribution scheme in the financial year 2021-22, but with a reduced budget, the adequacy of this scheme is still in question. The state government has allocated a budget […]

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Poor working conditions in dry waste collection centres

Working conditions in DWCCs where dry waste is segregated are deplorable and unhygienic due to lack of regular checks. Dry waste collection centres (DWCC), mandatory in all BBMP wards, do not follow the guidelines for waste segregation and human resources, endangering the safety and health of workers. Workers say they lack proper training and safety […]

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