Mera Desh, Meri Zimmedari (My country, my responsibility)

Mera Desh, Meri Zimmedari: A Child’s Lesson in Responsibility

In a world where we walk past litter without a second thought, a 6-year-old girl did something different and set an example for an entire nation. While we ignore the waste we create, only 1% of India’s population—waste pickers—shoulders the burden for 1.4 billion people, sacrificing their health and dignity. Their average lifespan is just 39 years, a heartbreaking consequence of our collective indifference.

Recykal’s film, Mera Desh, Meri Zimmedari, is more than a campaign—it’s a wake-up call. It urges us to move beyond expectations and embrace action. The message is clear: change begins with us. It’s time to stop looking away and start taking responsibility.