Munni Ki Ma

Oh finally the Government Of India came up with a golden policy which will feature thousands of poor home maids across the country. Even though its debatable and many people may not happily agree to it. But trust me, I think that if we can get a weekly off then why can't they. They have been tortured and humiliated for numerous occasion at times even in my own home. I never liked that. The policy will simply imbibe some self respect for them. Just being poor, backward and helpless does not at all mean that they are not human. If we expect them to be machines and help manage our home, day in and day out with a negligible wage and perquisite and without leaves and breaks then it is completely ridiculous from our part. We need to put our self in their position and think that even they have a family and home to look after. Their two months small baby, their eighty seven year old ailing mother also need their support and care as much as we need and may be sometimes a few degree more than us. The thing is simple we need to be sensible and human while dealing with these poorly paid and treated beings.

Well still it will take a lot of time to actually put this proposed policy into practice and there is every possibility that it may get lost even before coming into picture. But still I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Theres every possibility that you have missed this front page news which featured the workplace rights for maids. Well, the faceless engine without which daily life will grind to a hault in India, are finally set to get the right to a weekly off, employment contract, minimum wage, fix working hours and health and life insurance.

Really, if it gets accepted then it will change the face of house maids in India. Documentation of these unskilled daily workers is absolutely necessary which will even check crimes and may even put a full stop to the regular sexual harassment. Who could forget the latest Sahini Ahuja episode.

Just give it a little thought!