Dhobi Ghar: An automated laundry service run by patients with mental illness in Kolkata

“The idea is to challenge the very notion that people with mental illness can’t become workers. The work they are doing in the laundry proves they have a value-based role in life”, said Ratnaboli Ray, Founder of Anjali, a mental health rights organisation.

The laundry project was set up by Anjali in collaboration with state government’s health and family welfare department. It has Sparsh Foundation as a technical partner and is enabled by The Hans Foundation.

“It is for empowerment and livelihood and hygiene, You won’t find this anywhere in India”, said Minister Panja.