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A STUDY ON HARITHAKARMA SENA: ASSISTANCE AND PROBLEMS with Special Reference to Kuzhalmannam Panchayath, Palakkad, Kerala

Author(s) Ms. BINDU G
Country India
Abstract Waste management has emerged as one of the most critical global environmental challenges of the 21st century. In response, the Government of Kerala established the Harithakarma Sena (HKS) in 2017 under the Haritha Kerala Mission — a community-based initiative primarily composed of women workers engaged in the collection, segregation, and recycling of non-biodegradable waste at the grassroots level. This study investigates the assistance provided to, and the problems faced by, Harithakarma Sena workers, with special reference to Kuzhalmannam Panchayath in Palakkad district. Using a descriptive and analytical research design, primary data were collected from 30 respondents through a structured questionnaire, and analyzed using simple percentage analysis. The findings indicate that HKS workers are exclusively women, predominantly aged 40–50, with SSLC-level qualifications and modest household incomes. While all workers receive basic health and safety provisions and additional remuneration, they face serious challenges including persistent health risks, complete absence of government-provided transportation, irregular training, inconsistent access to equipment, and limited community recognition. The study concludes with policy recommendations to strengthen worker welfare and improve the overall effectiveness of the HKS program.
Keywords Harithakarma Sena, Waste Management, Kerala, Kuzhalmannam Panchayath, Women Empowerment, Decentralized Waste Management, Solid Waste
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Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-04-16
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.74867
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