Church Of North India social Service Institute has taken up the task to create awareness among the citizen of Nagpur city concerning the solid Waste and related issues. With CHF International [Community Habitat Finance] and Nagpur Municipal Corporation as partners in this venture “UMMEED”.
According to a survey conducted by the CNI SSI and the CHF international there are approximately 5000 waste collectors in Nagpur city . Accordingly number of initiatives is taken up in 18 selected slums for these waste collectors to help them lead a dignified life.
In this context CNI-SSI has organized a women’s meet of Self Help Group on 31st July 2010 at Lalit kala Bhavan, Kamptee Road Nagpur. The objective of the meet was to bring all the 70 Self Help Group together. It was also an opportunity for the Self Help Group to share their experiences in the journey of two years since they were formed.
The programme began with introduction and welcome of the guest by Mrs. Bharti Charan, Coordinator, UMMEED. Mr. Ranjit Ambastha, Senior Programe Manager, CHF International, Mr. Vilas Shende Director, Mure Memorial hospital,Ms. Anupama from NCCI, Mrs. Avanti Shirpurkar,Rev. S. Parajnyothy, Director, CNI-SSI and Mr. Bhimkar from Kachra Vechak Maajdoor Jan sanghthan were present on this occasion.
The Mr. Vilas Shende laid emphasis on qualities that strengthens the self help group and also how these Self Help Group can be instrumental in bringing about change in society through their initiatives. While Mr.Ranjeet Ambastha Mentioned that Self Help Group of the waste collectors can negotiate with local bodies to get the work done, now being done through private contractor. Ms. Anupama mentioned the need of self identity and knowing the self capacity which in turn could be strength of Self Help Group . Mr. Bhimkar motivated the gathering by sharing the need of being united for the struggle and movement. Rev. S.Paranjyothy, Director, CNI-SSI mentioned the next step of the Self Help Group being the formation Cooperative of waste collectors and encouraged the women of Self Help Group to be united and aware on emerging issues for bring about the social change.
