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Paper Title
Bridging Traditional Knowledge and Modern Waste Management: A Gendered Analysis of Waste Picker Women in India
Authors
Prakash Kumar hajam , Dr. Jyoti Prakash
Keywords
Indian Knowledge System (IKS) , Waste Picker Women , Sustainable Waste Management , Gender and Waste Management , Urban Waste Management , Informal Economy.
Abstract
Abstract
The increasing urbanization and industrial growth in India have led to an unprecedented rise in waste generation, posing significant environmental and social challenges. Amid this scenario, women waste pickers play an indispensable role in waste segregation, recycling, and resource recovery. However, they remain one of the most marginalized groups, facing systemic neglect, gender discrimination, and hazardous working conditions.
This paper explores the intersection of the Indian Knowledge System (IKS)--rooted in sustainable living practices--and modern waste management strategies, with a gendered lens. By examining the contributions of women waste pickers and the challenges they face, the paper highlights how IKS principles like composting, source segregation, and upcycling can be integrated into modern waste management systems. It argues that recognizing and equipping waste picker women with IKS-based skills can empower them economically, reduce gender disparities, and create a more sustainable and inclusive urban waste management ecosystem. Through case studies of initiatives like Pune's SWaCH cooperative and Bengaluru's composting programs, this study illustrates the potential of IKS in fostering sustainable livelihoods and addressing urban waste challenges. Policy recommendations focus on formalizing waste picker women's roles, providing skill development in IKS-based practices, and promoting community-driven waste management models.
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"Bridging Traditional Knowledge and Modern Waste Management: A Gendered Analysis of Waste Picker Women in India", IJCRT - International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (www.ijcrt.org), ISSN:2320-2882, Vol.13, Issue 8, page no.e470-e480, August 2025, Available :https://ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT2508509.pdf
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hajam, P. K., & Prakash, J. (2025). Bridging Traditional Knowledge and Modern Waste Management: A Gendered Analysis of Waste Picker Women in India. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 13(8), e470-e480. https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT2508509
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hajam, Prakash Kumar, and Jyoti Prakash. "Bridging Traditional Knowledge and Modern Waste Management: A Gendered Analysis of Waste Picker Women in India." International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, vol. 13, no. 8, 2025, pp. e470-e480, https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT2508509.
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hajam, Prakash Kumar, and Jyoti Prakash. "Bridging Traditional Knowledge and Modern Waste Management: A Gendered Analysis of Waste Picker Women in India." International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts 13, no. 8 (2025): e470-e480. https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT2508509.
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P. K. hajam and J. Prakash, "Bridging Traditional Knowledge and Modern Waste Management: A Gendered Analysis of Waste Picker Women in India," IJCRT, vol. 13, no. 8, pp. e470-e480, Aug. 2025.
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hajam PK, Prakash J. Bridging Traditional Knowledge and Modern Waste Management: A Gendered Analysis of Waste Picker Women in India. IJCRT. 2025 Aug;13(8):e470-e480.
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hajam PK, Prakash J. Bridging Traditional Knowledge and Modern Waste Management: A Gendered Analysis of Waste Picker Women in India. IJCRT. 2025;13(8):e470-e480. Accessed at https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT2508509
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@article{IJCRT2508509,
author = {Prakash Kumar hajam and Jyoti Prakash},
title = {Bridging Traditional Knowledge and Modern Waste Management: A Gendered Analysis of Waste Picker Women in India},
journal = {International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts},
volume = {13},
number = {8},
pages = {e470-e480},
year = {2025},
month = {August},
issn = {2320-2882},
url = {https://ijcrt.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJCRT2508509}
}
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