A story of art from river waste: Unique products are being made from water hyaci
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News1813-01-2026, 13:55

Jamshedpur's Swachhta Pukaro Abhiyan Transforms Waste into Art, Empowers Women

  • Jamshedpur's Swachhta Pukaro Abhiyan converts water hyacinth and plastic waste into useful products like sarees, diary covers, and pen stands.
  • Approximately 500-600 people are involved, cleaning rivers and water bodies every Sunday.
  • The initiative empowers local women by providing employment and fostering self-reliance through eco-friendly product creation.
  • Coconut shells are repurposed into bird nests, offering safe habitats for birds in public spaces.
  • This campaign serves as an inspirational model for cleanliness, environmental protection, employment, and wildlife conservation.

Why It Matters: Jamshedpur's Swachhta Pukaro Abhiyan innovatively transforms waste into valuable products, empowering communities and protecting nature.

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