Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Awareness Drive for Waste and Hair Pickers in Vijayawada
In Vijayawada, a special event was held to help waste and hair pickers learn about their rights and the help the government can give them.
A mobile van went around to tell workers about important government programs that can help them with money, health care, and retirement.
The workers were also taught how to sign up for these programs.
The people who organized the event said many workers are now taking steps to get the benefits they deserve.
This event was a big success in helping these workers know more about how to improve their lives.
An awareness drive was conducted in Vijayawada to empower waste and hair pickers through a mobile van initiative.
The campaign was organized by the Dalit Bahujan Resource Centre (DBRC) in coordination with the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation.
Workers were informed about government welfare programs, municipal services, and the required documents to access benefits.
Key schemes discussed included the e-Shram card, health insurance coverage, and pension benefits.
The initiative received a positive response, with several workers taking steps to secure their entitled benefits.
- Who
- Waste and hair pickers in Vijayawada
- What
- An awareness drive about government welfare schemes and labour laws
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Vijayawada, near the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation's main office
- Why
- To empower and inform unorganised sector workers about their rights and available benefits
- Location
- Vijayawada
- Organisers
- Dalit Bahujan Resource Centre (DBRC) and Vijayawada Municipal Corporation
- Date
- Thursday
- Key Schemes Discussed
- e-Shram card, health insurance, pension benefits
- Initiative Type
- Mobile van campaign