Sanitation Workers Decry Paper Litter During Immersion
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Sanitation workers in Hyderabad report that confetti litter from Ganesh immersion processions increases their workload and creates health concerns.
Deccan ChronicleThe brief
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- Sanitation workers in Hyderabad are struggling to clean confetti paper from streets following recent Ganesh immersion processions.
- The material is difficult to remove when it sticks to surfaces or becomes wet.
- Workers report increased labor hours and health issues like allergies due to the cleanup effort.
- The situation highlights tensions between festive practices and municipal maintenance requirements.
What to watch next
- Potential municipal action regarding the use of paper-blast machines
- Public awareness campaigns on littering during festive processions
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Who said what
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Laxmi
sanitation worker
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“The condition will be worse if they get wet. Even when not wet, it takes time to clean. We are working long hours and many of us are also suffering from allergies.”
In the article
…in recent years. While the paper is used as part of the celebrations, clearing it later becomes a difficult task, particularly when the pieces get wet. Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Laxmi, a sanitation worker, said, “ The condition will be worse if they get wet. Even when not wet, it takes time to clean. We are working long hours and many of us are also suffering from allergies. ” Workers said the paper remains scattered on roads for at least three days, forcing them to repeatedly sweep the same stretch. “Earlier this was not there. In recent years this culture of throwing papers has come up.…
Maramma
sanitation worker
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“We work for 12 hours and, at least, people should have some sense and understand our struggle”
In the article
…higher authorities ask us why roads are not clean,” they said. Another sanitation worker, Maramma, said workers put in nearly 12 hours of duty during the immersion but receive little consideration from the public. “ We work for 12 hours and, at least, people should have some sense and understand our struggle ,” she said. They urged authorities to take necessary action and consider banning the use of paper‑blast machines. “We keep sweeping but with even a little wind, it gets scattered again,” a worker said. S. Shoubhit, a…
S. Shoubhit
student
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“If we are celebrating then cleaning the area littered by us should be our responsibility. Yes, it’s their work, but we should show some sensibility about how we are celebrating.”
In the article
…urged authorities to take necessary action and consider banning the use of paper‑blast machines. “We keep sweeping but with even a little wind, it gets scattered again,” a worker said. S. Shoubhit, a student, said, “ If we are celebrating then cleaning the area littered by us should be our responsibility. Yes, it’s their work, but we should show some sensibility about how we are celebrating. ” All the roads leading to immersion points were littered with papers, making the surroundings look untidy. Another sanitation worker, Srinivas, said immersion duty involves three times the usual work and affects…
Srinivas
sanitation worker
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“immersion duty involves three times the usual work and affects regular sanitation duties.”
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…but we should show some sensibility about how we are celebrating.” All the roads leading to immersion points were littered with papers, making the surroundings look untidy. Another sanitation worker, Srinivas, said immersion duty involves three times the usual work and affects regular sanitation duties.
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