NMMC Trains 385 Women In Waste Management

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has trained 385 women from self-help groups in waste management and recycling as part of the Swachh Survekshan 2025–26 campaign.

The training programmes were conducted under the 'Safai Apnao, Bimari Bhagao' campaign, with guidance from Mayor Sujata Patil and directions from Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde.

The initiative was implemented under the supervision of Additional Municipal Commissioner Sunil Pawar and Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Solid Waste Management) Dr Ajay Gadde.

A total of 385 women from self-help groups participated in the workshops, which were organised at eight locations across Navi Mumbai.

The participants received practical training in operating centralised dry waste processing centres, managing 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) centres, operating e-waste collection centres, recycling and upcycling used clothes, reusing plastic waste, manufacturing incense sticks from discarded floral offerings, and producing organic compost and biogas.

The free training programme was organised jointly by the NMMC's Solid Waste Management Department and Social Development Department in collaboration with Kaushalya Multicreations.

Community organisers from the Social Development Department facilitated participation by self-help groups and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), while the Durga Foundation also supported the initiative.

The programme aims to strengthen community participation in cleanliness and waste management under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0 and create sustainable livelihood opportunities for women through environmentally responsible enterprises.

Participants who completed the training were awarded certificates at the conclusion of the programme.

This initiative is part of NMMC's efforts to promote sustainable waste management practices and empower women in the community.

The training programme is expected to have a positive impact on the environment and the local economy, as it promotes recycling, reuse, and reduction of waste.

The Swachh Survekshan 2025–26 campaign is a nationwide initiative to promote cleanliness and waste management in urban areas.

NMMC's efforts to train women in waste management and recycling are a step towards achieving the goals of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0.

The programme is also expected to create new opportunities for women in the community, as they can now start their own environmentally responsible enterprises.

Overall, the training programme is a positive step towards promoting sustainability and empowering women in Navi Mumbai.