Once invisible, 42,000 waste pickers now recognised as climate champions under UN project

Sep 2, 2026

Project Utthaan, an initiative supported by UNDP, helps India recognise 'Safai Mitras' or waste workers as environmental stewards, partners in the circular economy, and allies in climate action.

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