EzyHelpers: Women-Led Startup Transforming India's Unorganised Domestic Help Sector by Empowering 5,000+ Women With Dignified, Verified Employment

Bangalore, November 15, 2025 - In a country where an official estimate of 4.5 million* domestic workers (while many experts believe the real number could run into the tens of millions) remain invisible to labor laws and social security systems, EzyHelpers (https://www.ezyhelpers.com/), a pioneering domestic help service platform, today is leading a silent revolution by formally organizing India's vast unorganized domestic help sector. Since its inception in 2020, the Bangalore-based technology platform has successfully transformed the lives of more than 5,000 domestic workers, predominantly women, by providing them with verified credentials, direct payments, dignified employment, and direct access to fair wages.

Sources: National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), "Employment and Unemployment Situation in India 2017-18"; National Domestic Workers' Movement (NDWM), "Domestic Workers in India" (latest expert estimates).

A Women-Led Mission for Women's Empowerment
What makes EzyHelpers' approach particularly powerful is that this transformation is being led by women, for women. The company proudly operates with a women-led management team, and 80-90% of its staff are women, demonstrating a genuine, lived commitment to gender equality that goes beyond formal declarations. This women-centric approach ensures that the platform understands the unique challenges faced by women domestic workers and creates solutions that truly address their needs.

These workers form the backbone of urban life, yet they remain one of the most vulnerable segments of the workforce. They face persistent challenges: lack of job security, irregular and often exploitative wages, absence of social benefits, and no formal recognition of their crucial role. The numbers tell a sobering story: approximately 90% of India's workforce is employed in the informal economy, with domestic workers bearing the hardest part of this invisibility.

"The true mission of EzyHelpers is to restore dignity and create sustainable economic empowerment for a crucial yet often invisible segment of our society" said Priyanka Rastogi, CEO & Founder of EzyHelpers. "We are not just providing jobs; we are building careers. By deliberately focusing on women employment, we are directly contributing to gender equality. When a woman earns a stable and fair income, she reinvests it in her family's nutrition, healthcare, and her children's education. This creates a powerful, positive ripple effect that uplifts entire communities."

At a time when India is witnessing a rapid rise in nuclear families, working parents, and elderly-dependent households, the need for structured and trustworthy domestic support is more crucial than ever. EzyHelpers enters the ecosystem with a clear mission: to bring respect, regulation, and reliability to domestic work while ensuring a safer experience for both helpers and families.

EzyHelpers' Tech-Enabled Solution
EzyHelpers addresses these systemic issues head-on with its tech-enabled, human-centric model. The platform ensures all helpers are professionally verified, with background checks and proper identification. It guarantees them consistent work opportunities and, most importantly, transparent and timely payment directly into their bank accounts, fostering financial independence.

The platform connects families with trained, background-verified professionals across categories including Live-in, Full-time, Part-time, and On-demand roles such as Cooks, Babysitters, Japa maids, Elderly caregivers, Housekeeping staff, and Drivers. (https://www.ezyhelpers.com/services)

Through its tech-enabled platform, EzyHelpers provides:
Verified and trustworthy job placements
Fair salary structuring
Continuous support and mediation
Safer working environments
Skill matching based on experience
Training and upskilling for better job readiness

Women Empowerment at the Core
With a focus on Women's Employment, EzyHelpers is transforming domestic work into a viable and respected livelihood. By offering secure jobs with fair wages, skill certification, and a supportive work environment, women gain increased economic independence and improved social status.

The fact that EzyHelpers itself is a women-led organization with 80-90% women staff members sends a powerful message: women supporting women creates genuine, lasting change.

To further reinforce its women-first approach, EzyHelpers has also introduced "Nest" - India's first Domestic Helper Hostel (https://www.ezyhelpers.com/nest), designed to support women helpers with safe and stable accommodation during every stage of their employment journey. Nest is not only for women migrating from other towns to cities for work, but also for helpers who need a place to stay between jobs or when their employers are traveling and they temporarily have nowhere to live. The hostel offers secure and affordable housing with CCTV surveillance, hygienic living space, nutritious meals, and all basic amenities, creating a dignified home-like environment. Nest also serves as a skill-building space where women receive hands-on training in using modern home appliances and workplace etiquette, helping them stay job-ready and confident. By ensuring both safety and stability, Nest becomes a strong foundation for women's financial independence and long-term career continuity in urban areas.

A Worker's Voice: From Uncertainty to Empowerment
"Earlier, I worked 12 hours for ₹7,000 and employers could dismiss me anytime. Through EzyHelpers, I earn ₹15,000 for 8 hours, get paid directly in my bank account by my employer directly, and the verifications made families trust me as a professional. For the first time, I have dignity," says Laxmi, a full-time domestic worker from Odisha.

Laxmi's story mirrors thousands on the platform. Many workers now access government schemes, open savings accounts, and fund their children's education. This creates a powerful, positive ripple effect that uplifts entire communities.

Building Recognized Skills Through Skill Development and Training
EzyHelpers' partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Home Management and Care Givers Sector Skill Council (HMCGSSC), formerly known as the Domestic Workers Sector Skill Council (DWSSC) ensures that helpers receive government-recognized, career-building training and certification in core domestic services. All training is delivered by HMCGSSC-certified professional trainers, covering Childcare, Baby care, Cooking, Housekeeping, Elderly care, Hygiene, Time management, Personal Hygiene & Grooming, Appliance handling, and Workplace communication. The training program is practical and scenario-based, taught in local languages, with continuous learning and skill-boosting sessions to support career growth, transforming informal work experience into formal, professional skills that enhance earning potential and long-term career success.

"When a woman receives her HMCGSSC certificate, it's not just a piece of paper, it's validation of her skills, her worth, and her professional identity." Priyanka Rastogi explains. "We've seen how this recognition boosts their confidence and bargaining power in the job market."

Creating Economic Independence and Upward Mobility
One of EzyHelpers' most significant contributions to organizing the sector is its transparent payment structure. Unlike traditional placement agencies that charge recurring fees or take portions of helpers' wages, EzyHelpers never charges helpers any fee whatsoever. After placement, families pay helpers directly, ensuring workers receive 100% of their agreed wages.

This approach addresses one of the most persistent problems in domestic work: exploitation by middlemen. In traditional arrangements, agents often take 30-50% of a worker's first month salary, or worse, charge recurring fees that diminish take-home pay.

"Before EzyHelpers, I had to run between 3-4 houses to make ends meet, and sometimes payments would be delayed for weeks," shared Shanti, a domestic helper working with the platform in Bangalore. "Now, I have fixed timings, a salary that comes directly to my account on the first of every month, and the respect I deserve. I can now plan for my daughter's future with confidence."

Future Expansion Plans
Expanding rapidly across major Indian cities, EzyHelpers is seeing strong adoption among households seeking trustworthy helpers and is becoming a preferred choice for domestic staffing. Looking ahead, the organisation will scale into more metros and tier‐2/3 cities, enhance its training programs with advanced modules for specialised services, strengthen its digital onboarding system, and expand worker welfare initiatives, while exploring partnerships with women's self‐help groups and NGOs to broaden impact.

EzyHelpers
Email: contact@ezyhelpers.com
Phone: +91 9945843005
Website: www.ezyhelpers.com
Bangalore Office: HSR Layout, Bangalore, Karnataka 560102
Bareilly Office: 187/3, Vivek Vihar, Janakpuri, Near Avadh Plaza Hotel, Bareilly, UP 243001

EzyHelpers is Bangalore's trusted platform for domestic help and home services, connecting families with trained, background-verified professionals. From full-time or part-time maids, live-in helpers, cooks, and babysitters to elderly care support, we provide reliable household assistance. We also offer skilled experts like drivers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and appliance repair technicians. Committed to safety, quality, and convenience, EzyHelpers helps families save time, reduce stress, and enjoy seamless, worry-free service at their doorstep.

This release was published on openPR.