Jeevika Didi Ki Rasoi' Scheme started in 6 more hospitals

• 05 Sep 2023

Why is News?

On September 4, 2023, Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Prasad Yadav launched the 'Jeevika Didi Ki Rasoi' program for patients in four sub-divisional hospitals along with two medical colleges of the state.

Key Points:

• Under the agreement between Jeevika and State Health Committee, 'Jeevika Didi Ki Rasoi' in sub-divisional hospitals Rajgir, Danapur, Dhamdaha and Forbesganj along with the inauguration of Jannayak Karpuri Thakur Medical College and Hospital Madhepura and Bhagwan Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences Nalanda (Pawapuri). Was launched.
• At present, under the resolution of Bihar Government and Jeevika, a total of 106 Jeevika Didi kitchens are being successfully operated in collaboration with various departments and community-based organizations.
• Under this initiative, employment will be available to about 100 rural Didis and their family members which will help in their economic and social development.
• On this occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister said that Jeevika Didi's Kitchen is an ambitious initiative of the Bihar Government. Its objective is to provide clean and high-quality food to patients and consumers.
• This important initiative has resulted in a fundamental change in the livelihoods of approximately 1600 women and their family members.
• It is worth mentioning that the operation of Jeevika Didi's kitchen was started in the year 2018 by the Bihar Rural Livelihood Promotion Committee.