PIL filed in the High Court of Gujarat for framing a policy and rules for preserving and enhancing employment of waste pickers all over India, September 2009
PIL filed in the High Court of Gujarat in the matter of Swashrayi Mahila Seva Sangh (SEWA) Vs Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation & Others. SEWA files Public Interest Litigation to appoint a High Powered Committee to frame a policy and mandatory rules for preserving and enhancing employment of waste pickers all over India. This can be done by integrating them into city and solid waste management policies with special reference to the right to work and life of women as well as the Valmiki and Dalit community.