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more-inDemanding compliance with Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2016, the Capital’s waste pickers participated in a public hearing on Tuesday. The public hearing, which focused on highlighting perspectives of the informal sector of waste pickers, discussed ways of improving compliance with the rules. The waste pickers talked about health issues faced by them, and need for identity cards, safety equipment, vaccinations and Anganwadi centres. “We hope that voices and viewpoints of Delhi’s waste pickers are heard and taken seriously. BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi was the chief guest at the event, which was attended by waste pickers from Ghazipur, Chaman Vihar, Bhalswa and Lodhi Garden..