The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India under its ​“Waste to Wealth” Mission invites applications for the award of Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship to recognize students, community workers/self-help groups, and municipal/​sanitary workers who are engaged in tackling the enormous challenge of waste management, scientifically and sustainably. The fellowship is an initiative to empower young innovators who are engaged in community work of waste management/​awareness campaigns/​waste surveys/​studies, etc. as Swachhta Saarthis and implement actions to reduce waste for a greener planet. The three categories of awards engaged in waste management community work under the fellowships are as below:

1. Category‑A: Open to School students from 9^th to 12^th standard 
2. Category‑B: Open to College students (UG, PG, Research students)
3. Category‑C: Open to Citizens working in the community and through SHGs, municipal or sanitary workers

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