Pune News : 12-year-old girl protests against garbage depot near school

A 12-year-old girl has decided to take action against the garbage depot near her school, which poses a constant threat of causing diseases such as vector-borne and food poisoning. She has taken it upon herself to call for a protest, all by herself, in order to solve this serious issue.

Ankita Sawant, a 7th-grade student at Vikas Vidyalaya in Kunjirwadi, Haveli tehsil, initiated a protest on Friday morning. She demanded that the Gram Panchayat authorities take notice of the disturbance and relocate the depot away from her school without delay.

Ankita has made the decision to position herself in front of Kunjirwadi Grampanchyat as a means of protest, and her bravery has served as a source of inspiration for numerous of her fellow students who have now joined the cause. Notably, the teachers and residents of Kunjirwadi have also shown their solidarity by offering their support to Ankita.

As per the information provided, adverse effects garbage has on the health of residents and students is severe.  As a student, she emphasized the need for a clean environment and urged the Gram Panchayat to relocate the depot away from their school.

One of the students expressed their dissatisfaction with the unpleasant odor emanating from the garbage, particularly during lunchtime when it becomes challenging for many to consume their meals. Additionally, another student highlighted that the garbage serves as a favorable environment for mosquitoes to breed.