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Other Campaigns
Chintan has other campaigns in
partnership with other organizations. Please read about them and join
the efforts
Inclusive MSW Rules Campaign
The
Municipal Solid Waste (Handling and Management) Rules 2000 called for
recycling of inorganic wastes. However, they did not include the
informal waste recycling sector itself, the central actors in this
work. In a climate where it is now seen that the work of the sector
reduces green house gases and alleviates poverty, and also in the light
of the National Environment Policy itself, which calls for legal
recognition of the sector, we demand their inclusion in these Rules.
The rules are currently being revised. Chintan and Sycom have worked
created the possible changes we would like to see in the rules. Do look
at them (Download pdf files:
Campaign letter
,
Rules in English
, Rules in Hindi - PDF Files
Part 1
,
Part 2
,
Part 3
,
Part 4
,
Part 5
) and
if you agree, use these as a basis to write to the Secretary, Ministry of
Environment and Forests, asking for an amendment with the details. Be sure
to do this and let us know too at
malati@chintan-india.org
.
Chintan and many others are campaigning
for a shift in this policy through public discussions, signature campaigns, dharnas and many other kids of
advocacies. If you'd like to learn more or be included in the campaign, email
malati@chintan-india.org
Recognize the Kabari
The Kabari, or small middleman, or junk dealer,
has been vilified by the Indian Government for the last decade. Now, however, rather than
understanding its significance to the city and its working, it has been sealing the Kabari
shops as commercial enterprises wrongly located in non-commercial areas. A study of a Kabari shop
shows that it is most needed near residential areas, where most waste is generated. However, the
junk dealers usually set up shop in slums and other areas, providing a critical sanitation service
to the city. It is critical to recognize this service and license this as an essential recycling
service. Chintan's campaigns, undertaken with the sector itself, have pressed for a shift from
a prejudice based policy to a fact based policy. In August 2006, we held a protest march with
nearly 16,000 small junk dealers.
Read more in the
note enclosed
(Download Word file). If you'd like to be kept informed, email
malati@chintan-india.org
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