Question : RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL CRECHE SCHEME

(a) the number of crèches set up during each of the last three years under Rajiv Gandhi National Creche Scheme, State-wise;

(b) whether there is no crèche in several Departments, Public Sector Enterprises under Central Government and autonomous organizations situated in the country particularly Delhi;

(c) if so, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the Government has directed these departments/organizations to set up crèches for the children of women employees;

(e) if so, the manner in which the Government proposes to ensure the circulation of these directions to these departments/organizations; and

(f) if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF THE STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI RENUKA CHOWDHURY)

(a) Rajiv Gandhi National Creche Scheme for the Children of Working Mothers was launched w.e.f. 1st January, 2006. 13295 new crèches have been sanctioned during the last two years under the scheme. Details about location of crèches is available on the Ministry website www.wcd.nic.in.

(b),(c),(d),(e)&(f) The Ministry of Women and Child Development had requested all Ministries/Departments of the Government of India emphasizing the need for opening crèches in their office premises for the benefit of their women employees.

Some of these Ministries/Departments have informed that none of their female employees require the support of crèche facilities at their work place. However, Creches are also run by Grih Kalyan Kendra under the aegis of Department of Personnel and Training for the welfare of Central Government Employees in Delhi.