Rahul Kumar, CEO of Jeevika, stated that these kitchens would be installed at the state’s nine medical colleges and hospitals by March 2023.
PATNA: Following district and sub-divisional hospitals, the state’s government medical colleges and hospitals are now set to receive “Didi ki Rasoi.”
Spaces for these kitchens, which will be run by Jeevika, a Bihar Rural Livelihood Promotion Society programme, are being identified on the campus of medical colleges in order to begin serving indoor patients, attendants, and other hospital staff.
Kitchens in State’s Nine Medical Colleges and Hospitals
Jeevika’s CEO, Rahul Kumar, stated that these kitchens would be installed at the state’s nine medical colleges and hospitals by March of next year.
“These kitchens will provide food four times a day at a fixed price of Rs 150 to indoor patients with a provision of reimbursement of the total cost by the government on submission of claims by the hospitals for the same,” Kumar said. Jeevika wanted to begin this service from Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), but the only problem was that the hospital is undergoing mega development plan involving construction work. Hence, we have to wait to find a suitable place for the kitchens at PMCH,” he added.
The proceeds from sales to attendants, doctors, and staff would be used to cover day-to-day expenses, with the profit shared with Jeevika’s affiliated members. Jeevika employees would make around Rs 10,000 per month.
Operational in 77 Locations
These kitchens are already operational in 77 locations, including district and sub-divisional hospitals, welfare hostels, and banks. This mission involves over 1,155 female employees.
Didi ki Rasoi is a 100% Female-led Initiative
However, because medical colleges see a higher volume of patients and their attendants, the special kitchen service may necessitate a larger staff. Didi ki Rasoi is a 100% female-led initiative.
Jeevika also intends to launch some new initiatives, such as involving its members in the sewing of hospital staff uniforms, housekeeping of health facilities, and even the laundering of hospital bedsheets, blankets, and other clothing.
Ranjana Rashmi, project manager at Jeevika, stated that the profit is used to pay Didis’ salary.
