Safai Sena

Safai Sena—an army of cleaners—is a registered group of wastepickers, doorstep waste collectors, itinerant buyers, small junk dealers and other types of waste recyclers. Its aim is to ensure that the work of waste recyclers is recognized and that they have safe and secure work conditions.

Safai Sena is the new name for an older association called Rashtriya Safai Seva Sangathan (RSSS), which was set up in partnership with Chintan in 2001. For more information, visit www.safaisena.net.