141 medical, paramedical posts approved for Asha Kiran Homes in Delhi

Delhi Government has approved the creation of 141 regular posts including Physiotherapists, Speech Therapists and Nurses in medical and paramedical categories in Asha Kiran Homes for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities.

According to an order issued by the Social Welfare Department, the posts have been created with immediate effect and will be included in the Health and Family Welfare Department.

The sanctioned posts for Delhi government-run shelters include one psychiatrist and one gynecologist at level-11, two chief district medical officers (CDMOs) at level-10 and 18 nursing officers.

Apart from this, posts of occupational therapist, physiotherapist, speech therapist, one assistant dietitian and 99 auxiliary nurse midwives (ANM) have also been approved.

It said the move is aimed at strengthening health care and support services at Asha Kiran Homes, where persons with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities are housed. With the creation of these posts, many earlier outsourced posts have been replaced.

The order signed by Deputy Director (Administration), Social Welfare Department, said the decision has been taken to ensure regular and continuous medical care for the residents of the institution.

Asha Kiran Homes in Rohini is one of the largest residential facilities for persons with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities in the capital. The institution has faced concerns over staffing shortages, health care access and living conditions in the past, including incidents of inmate deaths that led to official inquiries and corrective measures.

It said the creation of regular medical and support staff positions is aimed at addressing these long-standing deficiencies and improving overall care at the facility.