Newborn care nannies secure jobs with salary of Rs 20,000
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This type of ‘Japa’ (postpartum/maternal and newborn care) training, supported by the government, had not been offered anywhere else in the country before
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File photo of MP Mallu Ravi, MLA TudiMegha Reddy, and District Collector Adarsh Surabhi at the launch of the ‘Jappa-Maid’ programme
Wanaparthy: With changing lifestyles and spouses pursuing careers, many couples are hesitant about having children. A primary concern for these urban couples is: who will look after the child, and how? This is where ‘Jappa-Maids’ (trained nannies) can provide a solution. Recognising the demand and necessity for such caregivers in urban areas, district collector Adarsh Surabhi conceived the idea of providing specialised ‘Jappa-Maid’ training to aspiring women from rural areas, thereby creating viable employment opportunities for them.
He shared this vision with Anil Kumar P, director, Rural Self-Employment Training Institute (RSETI). The DRDA coordinated with lead bank manager Shivakumar, who issued the directives to organise the training immediately.
This type of ‘Japa’ (postpartum/maternal and newborn care) training, supported by the government, had not been offered anywhere else in the country before. The RSETI lacked the trainers and infrastructure for such a program. Inspired by the innovative proposal from Union Bank lead manager Manohar Reddy—representing NABARD—stepped forward to provide the funding and infrastructure. “A ‘Jappa-Maid’ is a woman who has received specialised training in the care of newborns and new mothers, including guidance on nutrition, managing common issues that arise during the first three months, and providing appropriate solutions,” informed the collector. The programme, facilitated by the DRDA, had nearly 60 unemployed rural women who applied for training. It was conducted from October 26 to October 28. While some participants dropped out midway, 45 completed the training. At the concluding ceremony, MP Mallu Ravi and MLA ThudiMegha Reddy handed out certificates to the candidates. Following the collector’s directive to facilitate employment for the trained ‘Japa Meds’, Anil Kumar took the initiative to coordinate with ‘PORTEA Medical Services,’ based in Banjara Hills. This resulted in placements for 36 candidateswith a minimum monthly salary of Rs. 20,000 (with complimentary food and accommodation). The appointment letters were handed over to candidates by Megha Reddy.
