74 Women Take Exam, Interviews for Health Sakhi Selection in Chandausi

A written examination and interview for the selection of Health Sakhis were conducted at the Development Block Baniyakhera campus in Chandausi on 17 October under the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission. A total of 74 women from self-help groups took part in the selection process.

The programme was organised under the directions and chairmanship of the Block Development Officer. The written examination and interviews were held for selecting a Health Sakhi for each Gram Panchayat.

During the examination, the participants were assessed on their knowledge of women’s health, awareness of health-related issues and ability to work in rural areas. Their eligibility and capabilities were further evaluated through interviews held after the written test.

The selection process was attended by District Mission Manager Sunil Kumar from the district level. From the block level, the ADO (RD), all BMMs, CLF office-bearers and other employees were present at the venue.

The Block Development Officer said that the main responsibility of the Health Sakhis would be to spread awareness about the health of women and children from village to village. They would also help people access the benefits of government schemes and work to improve health services.

The selected Health Sakhis will be provided training soon. After the training, they will be deployed in villages, according to the information shared during the programme.

The event at the Baniyakhera Development Block campus focused on completing the written examination and interview stages for the selection of women who will carry out health-awareness work at the Gram Panchayat level.

The report was filed by Rajat Malhotra.