Even after working so hard they are just a bread winner. Even after woking so hard they earn very less. Most of the times their maximum salary is grade pay of governmemt workers.
They get up early in the morning and go scavenging to earn for their livelihood. Just like a bird in the early morning who search for worms kind of things for their livelihood and for their children.
Some prefer working like this because they want to be independent, so they don't have to follow anyone orders. Just like a free bird they can work when they want beacuse they know litter and garbage can be found anywhere. Though their earning is very less but still they work.
Things we think or consider are waste and we throw them has actually got some value which only ragpickers know. Those papers and plastic are jewels for these ragpickers through which they earn. They are doing those things which nobody wants to do.
Now I think of rainy days which are beneficial for farmers, but on the others side when it comes to these ragpickers they don't get chance to collect waste on these days and then no money for the same day.
Some of the organization like Stree Mukti Sangthan are doing very well for their upliftment. But still mentality of many people remains same calling, them Kude wali or Kachre wali bai and some people would keep their hands on nose when passing across them.
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