Empowerment

Women Waste Pickers Empowerment

Over 8,000 families in Indore depend on waste picking for livelihood. Janvikas organizes women waste pickers into structured groups to provide identity, collective strength, social protection, and access to welfare benefits, ensuring dignity and financial stability.

Cooperative Society Initiative

Sarvodya Sramik Mahila Cooperative Society Ltd. supports over 2,300 women with low-interest loans, insurance, savings schemes, and entrepreneurship guidance, strengthening their role in the recycling economy.

Self-Help Groups

Groups of 12–15 women meet regularly to promote savings, solidarity, and collective decision-making. SHGs strengthen financial discipline and community leadership at the grassroots level.

Slum Development Committees

Community committees identify local challenges, plan solutions, and promote civic responsibility. Women actively participate in shaping development priorities in their neighborhoods.

Training & Capacity Building

Regular training on leadership, government schemes, RTI, RTE, and health awareness empowers women with knowledge, confidence, and improved access to entitlements.

Youth Empowerment

Youth Clubs formed in slums build leadership, social awareness, and responsibility among young members, enabling them to become proactive change agents in their communities.

Health & Hygiene

Health camps, awareness sessions, and free medicines address the risks faced by waste pickers. The initiative promotes preventive healthcare and improved living conditions.