Ms. Saraswati Prem Kumar
People always doubted me and my abilities," she says. "But now, I take the lead. I manage the gardening team and oversee the kitchen staff."
Uma Maheswari, who arrived alongside her, has also taken on an essential role. She ensures that cleanliness and hygiene are maintained in the space, particularly in the laundry and kitchen areas. She takes responsibility for making sure things are kept in order, addressing any lapses immediately.
Together, Saraswati and Uma have helped create a system where shared responsibility strengthens the community, making Cumbum LTC a space where everyone has a role to play
Ms. Saraswati Prem Kumar and Ms. Uma Maheswari arrived at the Cumbum LTC on February 13th, bringing with them a strong sense of responsibility and a commitment to creating change. Saraswati Ma’am believes that there should be no limits to what women can do, and she was determined to make an impact—not just within Cumbum but in society at large.
Since joining, she has taken on key responsibilities, encouraging a culture where everyone plays an active role. She has stepped into a leadership position, overseeing skill-based activities and ensuring that each person contributes meaningfully. As a peer leader, she also supports others in carrying out their roles effectively.
“People always doubted me and my abilities,” she says. “But now, I take the lead. I manage the gardening team and oversee the kitchen staff.”
Uma Maheswari, who arrived alongside her, has also taken on an essential role. She ensures that cleanliness and hygiene are maintained in the space, particularly in the laundry and kitchen areas. She takes responsibility for making sure things are kept in order, addressing any lapses immediately.
Together, Saraswati and Uma have helped create a system where shared responsibility strengthens the community, making Cumbum LTC a space where everyone has a role to play.
