Central Government Announces National Award For Rag-Pickers

03 July, New Delhi

Central Government will give national award with a cash prize of Rs 1.5 lakh to three best rag-pickers and three associations for their contribution to keep India clean.

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said this Friday at an event on waste management in New Delhi.

Stating that rag pickers are helping in handling waste, the Minister pitched for setting up of a credible agency like Delhi Metro Rail Corporation that can guide municipal bodies to take measures to address waste management in a scientific way.

The Minister also mentioned that there are adequate funds for waste management. He expressed concern over the large quantity of untreated waste and sewage in the country and said current rules have been revised to ensure every village of over 5,000 population has a waste treatment plant.