Since we started in 2005, we’ve placed several hearing impaired boys and girls in some of the best hotels in Pune and outside.
Below are the facts:
In 2006, convincing the parents of the hearing impaired was a major task. They refused to let their sons work in the hospitality sector. It was below their dignity. No amount of counseling worked. Finally we convinced them by visiting their villages, counseling in groups, bringing them to Pune and showing them the actual work areas within the hotels.
Today the situation is quite the opposite! We get calls from parents saying they’d like to have their ward work in a hotel. The boys are happy too!
Along with the pay, PF, and insurance, the candidates get fresh food and snacks. This keeps them healthy and the busy schedule keeps them positively occupied.
The change is clearly visible. They are better groomed and better disciplined. They’ve learnt to save and send money back home too.
| Hospitality sector | ||
| Sr. No. | Placed @ | No. of challenged placed |
| 1. | Citrus Hotel, Pimpri Chinchwad | 6 |
| 2. | Lemon Tree Hotel - |
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| Ø Pune Ø Indore ØAurangabad | 7 |
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| 5 | |
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| 5 | |
| 3. | Seasons Apartment Hotel, Pune | 5 |
| 4. | Sayaji Hotel, Pune | 6 |
| 5. | Courtyard Marriott, Pune | 3 |
| 6. | Marriott Hotel, Pune | 1 |
| 7. | Tamanna Executive, Pune | 4 |
| 8. | Costa Coffee outlets | 7 |
| 9. | Cafe Coffee Day outlets | 18 |
| 10. | St. Lauren, Pune | 4 |
Candidates approach us from remote villages from all over Maharashtra. They have no place to stay when they come to Pune. Nirmalya Trust provides short term living and food facilities at Baner. We train and counsel them before placing them. We help them to relocate, find accommodation when their placement is confirmed.
Till today, 71 hearing impaired boys have been placed in the hospitality sector, in the housekeeping, laundry, kitchen and store areas.
At Lemon Tree Hotel, Pune and Costa Coffee outlets, our boys are communicating directly with the clients.
Nirmalya Trust is grateful to all these organizations for having faith in their abilities.
