M.Jagadeesu (35) works as an operator at Jal Jeevan Kendra at S.Pudhupalayam,Tamil Nadu. He lives with his wife and 2 kids. His world turned upside down on meeting with an accident about 4 years back as he lost his leg.
Life seemed tough, as he was unable to work normally. He lost all hope and wondered what was in store for him. He had to take a lot of medicines and undergo treatment to lead a normal life. Every time he started working, he could not continue because of his physical condition. M. Jagadeesu now feels this job opportunity walked him out of darkness, instilled confidence in him, and improved his socio-economic status.
Jagadeesu,Operator,
S.Pudhupalayam,TN
He was trying for jobs when he got selected as an operator for the plant. He was skeptical after seeing the Jal Jeevan purification plant, wondering if he would be able to operate it. But he soon realized machine operations are simplified at the user level, he could efficiently and very smoothly operate the machine to serve safe drinking water to his community.
He says, ”People of my village are happy with the services and encourage me by coming to take water from the ATM. I feel highly motivated to ensure they get safe water on time and always. This feeling is very fulfilling and I am happy about it”.
