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.
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.
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.
Community committees identify local challenges, plan solutions, and promote civic responsibility. Women actively participate in shaping development priorities in their neighborhoods.
Regular training on leadership, government schemes, RTI, RTE, and health awareness empowers women with knowledge, confidence, and improved access to entitlements.
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 camps, awareness sessions, and free medicines address the risks faced by waste pickers. The initiative promotes preventive healthcare and improved living conditions.