e:
(a) whether the Government has found any irregularities in the implementation Rajiv
Gandhi National Creche Scheme for the Children of working women in various
parts of the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
(c) the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA TIRATH)
(a), (b)&(c) Rajiv Gandhi National Creche Scheme for the Children of Working Mothers
envisages the monitoring of crèches being run under the scheme through independent
Monitoring Agencies identified in each State. In the last meeting with Monitoring
Agencies called by the Ministry of Women and Child Development recently, certain
shortcomings were reported in the implementation of the scheme, which are common to
crèches in many of the states. These shortcomings inter-alia include inadequate space;
inadequate facilities for ventilation, lighting, drinking water, sleeping facilities and
recreation materials; unsafe playing area; enrolment of children of non-working mothers;
lesser number of children enrolled; lack of proper linkage with Primary Health Centres
and lack of training to the Creche workers, etc.
The implementing agencies are advised from time to time to take necessary
action to rectify the deficiencies.