Question : CRECHES AND CHILD CARE CENTRES



(a) whether it is proposed to open a large number of crèches and child care centers in rural areas and urban slums to provide employment to women;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which it is likely to be implemented?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SUMITRA MAHAJAN)

(a) There is no proposal to open large number of creches and child care centers to provide employment to Women by the Department of Women and Child Development.

(b)&(c) Does not arise.