MAnali in North Chennai continues to achieve source segregation of over 90% of household waste, while the rest of the city is grappling with it. The team that is transforming this field is an all-female group of drivers, collectors, compost generators, sweepers, managers.
They ensure that the Manali region remains committed to its waste management goals. Earlier he used to segregate the waste himself, but explains the process involved to the residents of the area. Eventually, most residents began to segregate waste at home themselves.
Even when the pandemic was at its peak, the team went to the homes of people who had COVID-19 to collect garbage in separate bags.
Officials are now looking to replicate this model across the city.