In a significant move toward urban sustainability and social empowerment, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) recently organised a specialised training programme for local Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Hosted at the Urban Livelihood Center at Tattvajnana Vidyapeeth, the initiative focused on two key pillars: scientific waste management and the cultivation of microgreens.
The programme was a collaborative effort between the TMC's Environment Department and the Social Development Department, aiming to integrate environmental conservation with sustainable livelihood opportunities for women.
At the event, Nirmala Sawant (Parisar Bhagini Vikas Mandal) introduced the cultivation of microgreens—highly nutritious young greens grown from grains and pulses. She noted that these can be grown easily at home to combat anaemia within families while serving as a viable source of additional income for SHGs.
"Through these initiatives, women are finding meaningful employment in door-to-door waste collection, waste segregation, and the production of compost from organic waste. This not only cleans our city but empowers our citizens," stated Deputy Environment Officer Vaishali Palkar.
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