Education acts as a profound catalyst for personal redemption, offering a chance to transform their lives. Twenty-six-year-old Suraj Fale is a prime example of this fact. Despite belonging to the same community involved in waste collection and segregation, being a Commerce graduate, Fale is working as a Supervisor at the Bicholim Waste Management Facility.
“I completed my BCom degree. I live with my parents and my brother. Currently, many people from my community have been working as waste collection and segregation workers for the past nine to 10 years. I joined the organisation recently after one of my friends told me about this opportunity. Today, I feel proud to be working as a supervisor and to have the responsibility of managing different aspects of the plant’s operations,” Fale said.
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Education has played a very important role in his journey. Because he completed his graduation, he has been able to handle responsibilities such as supervision, documentation, billing and other administrative work.
“I believe education opens doors to opportunities and helps us take on greater responsibilities in any profession. Although I work as a Supervisor, I was a complete novice in this sector. The senior workers from my own community, who have been working here for many years, patiently taught me everything about the plant and helped me understand my responsibilities. Their guidance made it easier for me to settle into my role, and I am grateful for their support,” he said.
Before joining this field, he had heard people make negative comments about waste management work. However, after becoming a part of this sector, he realised how important and respectable this work truly is.
“Waste management is an essential service that protects public health and keeps our environment clean. Without waste workers, our communities would not be able to function the way they do. I believe the work done by waste management workers is invaluable. They work tirelessly every day to keep our surroundings clean, and they deserve proper recognition, respect, and fair salaries for their dedication,” Fale said.
He added that every role in waste management, whether on the field or in supervision, contributes toward building a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable Goa.
