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Jantar Mantar Protests Generate Massive Waste

Jantar Mantar Protests Generate Massive Waste
The other challenge at Jantar Mantar: 15,000 kg of garbage everyday · indianexpress.com

There is a big protest happening at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

Lots of people are gathering there every day, which means there is a lot of trash being left behind.

The city's cleaning department, NDMC, is trying to manage the waste, but it's a big challenge.

They have more workers and special machines to help, but sometimes they can't get permission to clean the area.

Some protesters and volunteers are also helping to keep the place clean.

There are also health problems like headaches and sore throats because so many people are crowded together.

Some people are even collecting trash to sell it for money.

It's a big mess, but everyone is trying to help.

Key facts

Location
Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
Daily Waste
15,000 kg
Waste Management Protocol
No standard protocol for gatherings over 5,000 people
Cleaning Shifts
Morning: 50 workers, Afternoon: 15 workers, Evening: 20 workers
Health Issues
Headaches, sore throats, viral infections, dehydration, hypertension

Quotes

Amaldeep Singh

25‑year‑old protester traveling from Punjab

“This is seva (service). When I came here last night, I saw some children clearing waste. I thought why can’t I do this too? Whatever I collect, I put it near the barricade opposite McDonald’s”
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“There is no standard waste management protocol when more than 5,000 people gather every day”
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Amritpal Singh

Volunteer for Five River Heart organisation

“Dehydration and hypertension are a few of the conditions we are fighting. The overcrowding and people sleeping out in the open doesn’t help either. It is one of the major reasons why the infections are spreading”
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