Mains: GS-II Introduction: Give brief information about waste pickers in India. Body: Mention the challenges faced by the waste pickers and the remedial measures for their upliftment. Mention the conclusion. It is home to more than 4 million waste pickers who generate their livelihood by facing multiple vulnerabilities. India generates 65 million tonnes of waste each year and waste… Continue reading [Answered] The work that waste pickers do is of utmost importance to our cities and the environment, however, they still face multiple vulnerabilities. Discuss and suggest remedial measures for the upliftment of waste pickers in India.