Stand up and Take Action - Launch of a waste management system

Rasoolpura is a slum located near an old runway but has been neglected by authorities for many years. . Situated on both sides of an 8 KM sewage drain, the slum accommodates 1200 households within a 3 square KM radius. Mostly occupied by auto rickshaw drivers and masons, the story of plastic and waste in the slum is disturbing. With plastic clogging movement in the drain, rains cause a sudden overflow of the sewage that enters the low lying households. Thanks to the efforts of Bhumi, a not for profit organization, local leaders were identified and issues of health and sanitation have been taken up since 3 years. With the aid of IYCN and Bhumi volunteers, along with ITC are kickstarting a waste management project on that day and aimed at making the community a model community. Contact Chaitanya Kumar : chaitanyakumar@iycn.in +91 98490 16371 Ranga Prasad : rangaprasadmutyala@gmail.com +91 9490121212