Women staff facing harassment and fear need more than policies—they need trust, safety, and action. A strong anti-harassment policy with clear reporting channels, confidentiality, and swift redressal is essential. Regular gender-sensitization workshops and bystander training help build a respectful culture. On the ground, models like Telangana’s She Teams and Madhya Pradesh’s Safe Tourism Zones show how patrols, CCTV, and SOS systems can deter harassment. Setting up internal safety cells, partnering with local police, and ensuring well-lit, secure workspaces can make a real difference. Empowering women starts with listening—and acting—where it matters most: in policy, in practice, and in everyday spaces.

With 800 million tonnes of temple floral waste generated annually, circular economy strategies can transform this into valuable resources. Flowers can be composted or vermicomposted into organic fertilizer, or upcycled into incense sticks, soaps, and natural dyes. Bio-enzymes and essential oils offer eco-friendly cleaning and wellness products. Floral waste can also fuel biogas units or be pulped into biodegradable packaging and paper. These interventions create jobs, reduce pollution, and honor the sanctity of offerings. Partnering with NGOs, artisans, and startups ensures sustainable collection, processing, and market linkage—turning waste into wealth while preserving spiritual and environmental harmony.