Fernanadex, Rashmi H. and Dsilva, Antony Dawson
Operational dynamics of Haritha Karma Sena in Amballur Panchayat Drnakulam district: Impact and Barriers - Social Science in Perspective - 18(2), Apr-Jun, 2026: p.182-205
The 2023 Brahamapuram fire exposed structural deficiencies in Kerala’s solied waste management system, underscoring the need for decentralized, community based interventions. Within this context, the Haritha Karma Sena (HKS) functions as a key Institutional mechanism supporting local self government Institutions (LSGIs). This study examines the operational dynamics, Institutional support and challenges of the HKS unit in Amballur Panchayat. Ernakulum district, recognized as the best performing unit in the district,. Using primary data from all thirty two HKS members and key informant interviews, the study analysis work practices, socio economic conditions and occupational risks. – Reproduced
Haritha Karma Sena, Decenrlasied waste management, Local self government Institutions, Women’s empowerment, Solid waste governance.
Operational dynamics of Haritha Karma Sena in Amballur Panchayat Drnakulam district: Impact and Barriers - Social Science in Perspective - 18(2), Apr-Jun, 2026: p.182-205
The 2023 Brahamapuram fire exposed structural deficiencies in Kerala’s solied waste management system, underscoring the need for decentralized, community based interventions. Within this context, the Haritha Karma Sena (HKS) functions as a key Institutional mechanism supporting local self government Institutions (LSGIs). This study examines the operational dynamics, Institutional support and challenges of the HKS unit in Amballur Panchayat. Ernakulum district, recognized as the best performing unit in the district,. Using primary data from all thirty two HKS members and key informant interviews, the study analysis work practices, socio economic conditions and occupational risks. – Reproduced
Haritha Karma Sena, Decenrlasied waste management, Local self government Institutions, Women’s empowerment, Solid waste governance.