Thane: Thane Zilla Parishad in Maharashtra is considering to give gift hampers to 'daais' or
midwives to motivate them to refer home delivery cases to health centres and hospitals, a senior official said on Wednesday.

Thane ZP Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Vivek Bhimanwar said complications often develop during childbirth cases at rural households, and that their number can be reduced by engaging effectively with midwives. Presently, daais are paid in cash or kind by villagers for conducting deliveries at homes.