Conservancy workers have staged a march against the privatization of Chennai conservancy operations. “Many women conservancy workers have been injured at work while sweeping arterial roads such as Sardar Patel Road. The compensation for such workers have also not been provided by the private conservancy operator, the protesters charged. Some workers who have lost their life because of road traffic accidents caused during sweeping work at night have also not received compensation. ‘Privatization may be good for the corporation as the civic body may save money. But many workers are losing their lives and livelihood. They do not have a voice,’ said a worker.”