In a bid to shore up sustainable sanitation solutions, many cities have roped in women-led self help groups (SHGs) and transgender groups for waste management services at the local level in urban areas under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
The engagement of community-based organisations representing such vulnerable groups offers a cost-effective way to improve the coverage of sanitation solutions, besides helping the SHGs generate livelihood opportunities for its members, the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry said in a statement.
States like Odisha and Kerala have handed over services to local SHGs, spearheaded by women or transgender members.
