Krishna Ayyakanna is a transformative leader committed to advancing the rights and livelihoods of waste pickers. As a Waste Picker Entrepreneur, he manages the Domlur Kartavya Dry Waste Collection Centre (DWCC) in Bangalore, where he and his team process 15 tons of recyclable waste each month. Krishna’s efforts have created employment for eight workers and established partnerships with local businesses. He is also the Vice President of Thyajya Shramika Sangha, an affiliate of the International Alliance of Waste Pickers, where he advocates for fair wages and social security for waste workers.
Krishna’s innovative mindset led him to co-develop the Waste Samaritan app, a tool that promotes better waste segregation practices. His ultimate vision is to build an industrial-scale waste sorting facility that provides dignified employment, benefits, and educational opportunities for waste pickers and their families.