Angels of clean Kerala- The Haritha Karma Sena

by Harison TR · July 21, 2021

Clean Kerala Company Limited, formed under the Local Self Government Department, Government of Kerala, is being coined with the objective of ensuring hygiene management of the state through the adoption of innovative and scientific methods and proven technology, adhering to the concept of active participation of the public and private sectors. The company aims to ensure comprehensive management of all harmful rejections in the state, thereby ensuring that the hygiene of the state is never compromised.

The company has taken concrete steps in ensuring comprehensive management of harmful rejections in the state in all walks of life. The company has been successful in implementing various projects for the management of harmful rejections emanating from the state and for the enhancement of the beauty of the pathways of the urban localities in the state.

The Haritha Karma Sena is a part of Kudumbashree Mission. The Haritha Karma Sena collects non-biodegradable waste from houses and establishments to shredding units for recycling. The waste is segregated into different sections based on its features. H.M White, P.P, H.M, LDPrint, Bajar, Ganny, Bulb, PVC, steel, tubes, bottle, E- waste, LD(Glucose), Bottle caps, Spray bottle etc. According to the mission, the shredded plastic is being given to the local bodies for road tarring by Clean Kerala Company. Each Kudumbashree worker will visit minimum 250 houses to collect non-biodegradable waste. The collection will be based on user fee. The manufacture of environment-friendly materials, maintenance of waste disposal mechanism, organic farming, environment-friendly equipment on rent and compost making and associated works will be taken up by Haritha Karma Sena members.