Ganeshotsav In Pune 2024: 200 SWaCH Waste Pickers At The Forefront To Conserve Nature And Culture

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Yet, SWaCH waste pickers await a long term contract renewal with essential demands . On August 30th, waste pickers protested to protect their livelihood due to delays in renewing their long-term contract, which is crucial for security and continuity of service. Despite these uncertainties, the waste pickers remain dedicated to their mission and will uphold their commitment to ensuring an environmentally conscious and culturally respectful celebration.

Saru Waghmare, Board Member of SWaCH, reflected on their unique relationship with citizens and their current challenges, saying, “When we visit homes to collect waste, citizens invite us and make us a part of their Ganpati celebrations and offer us prasad. These moments are a testament to our identity as fellow citizens of Pune. Despite the ongoing delays in renewing our long-term contract, which are essential for our work security, we are committed to continuing our work. We understand that if we were to take a day off during the festival, the city would be burdened with heaps of waste. With this sense of responsibility, we have been faithfully attending immersion ghats for 16 years to collect Nirmalya. This year, too, we appeal to Pune’s citizens to contribute to our mission by handing over Nirmalya separately to SWaCH waste pickers. Please ensure that no other waste is mixed with it. Together, we are committed to safeguarding the environment and culture of our beloved city.”

SWaCH waste pickers will be stationed at 45 designated locations on the 12th and 17th of September to collect Nirmalya. SWaCH cooperative and PMC jointly appeal to all citizens to refrain from disposing of Nirmalya in open areas, on bridges, or in water bodies within the city. Instead, citizens are encouraged to entrust their Nirmalya to SWaCH waste pickers, reinforcing the shared commitment to protect Pune’s Nature and Culture.

Area Nirmalya Collection Centers
Aundh-Pashan-Baner Aundh Gaon (Rajiv Gandhi Bridge)
Shanta Apte Ghat
Abdul Kalam Jalataran Talao
Mahadeo Ghat
Wakeshwar Mandir, Ganpati Ghat, Pashan
Kasba – Vishrambaugwada S.M. Joshi Bridge
Omkareshwar (Bhide Bridge)
Mother Teressa Garden, Dattawadi Ghat
Kondhwa-Yewalewadi Katraj Lake
Shivshambho Nagar Ghat
Dhole Patil Road Shahu Udyan Jalataran Kendra
Bund Garden
Sangam Ghat Haud and Nadipatra
Dhankawadi – Sahakarnagar Katraj Ghat
Thorave School, Near Bharati Vidyapith
Teen Hatti Chowk
Dhankawadi Post Office, Near Sharadchandra Pawar Bahuuddeshiya Bhavan
Nagar Road Vadgaon Sheri Old Ghat
Mundhwa Bridge, Sainath Nagar
Vadgaon Sheri New Ghat
Bibwewadi Bhimale Garden Ghat
Indira Nagar Police Chowki
Gangadham Chowk
Premnagar Parking
Yashwantrao Chavan PMC School
Uppar Krida Sankul
Yerwada – Kalas – Dhanori Chima Ghat
Bharatnagar Ghat
Warje Karvenagar Rajaram Bridge D.P Road
Shivane ZP School
Karvenagar Smashanbhumi
Warje Smashanbhumi
Shivajinagar – Ghole Road Garware College
Panchaleshwar
Patanga Ghat, Deccan
Vruddheshwar Ghat, Mutha river
Sinhagad Road Vitthalwadi
Dhayareshwar Arogya Kothi, near Bus Stop
Nanded Gaon River Bridge
Krikitwadi Arogya Kothi, Near ZP school
Narhe Gaothan
Hadapsar – Mundhwa Mundhwa Bridge
Annasaheb Magar Arogya Kothi
Manjari Gaonthan river
Kothrud – Bavdhan Bavdhan Smashanbhumi

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