Haryana Women and Child Development Minister Smt Shruti Chaudhary expressed her gratitude to Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini for inaugurating 324 crèche centers across the state. Cabinet Minister Shruti Chaudhary explained that these crèches are being established with the welfare of working women in mind, providing a safe space for children aged 6 months to 6 years.
A crèche is a facility where working women can leave their children while they go to work. The children are provided with safe and nutritious food, along with educational activities. Thanks to these crèches, women can continue their careers while also ensuring that their children are well taken care of.
Highlighting the benefits of the crèche system for working women, Minister Shruti Chaudhary said that these facilities help women balance their career and family responsibilities, significantly reducing stress. She said that crèches provide a nurturing environment where children can develop holistically.
On completion of 100 days of the government, Chief Minister has inaugurated 324 creches. These include 21 in Bhiwani, 43 in Karnal, 7 in Sonipat, 33 in Yamunanagar, 19 in Panipat, 10 in Panchkula, 18 in Kaithal, 11 in Gurugram, 8 in Faridabad, 19 in Jind, 9 in Ambala, 13 in Kurukshetra, 4 in Nuh, 9 in Mahendragarh, 15 in Palwal, 15 in Rewari, 17 in Fatehabad, 4 in Charkhi Dadri, 7 in Rohtak, 9 in Jhajjar, 15 in Sirsa and 18 in Hisar.
Shruti Chaudhary informed that the total annual cost for the Haryana Crèche Centres (Standalone Crèche) and Anganwadi-cum-Crèche Centres will be approximately Rs. 12.5 lakh. The Women and Child Development Department of Haryana has signed an agreement with the Mobile Creche Organization to establish high-quality crèches equipped with modern facilities.
The construction, structure, and management of these crèches have been carefully planned to ensure that children face no difficulties. Each crèche is designed to accommodate a maximum of 25 children, ranging from six months to six years, with provisions for keeping them for 8 to 10 hours when necessary.
The crèches are equipped with essential facilities such as kitchens, toilets, drinking water, fans, and electricity, with a strong focus on cleanliness and safety precautions. Special attention is also given to the safety guidelines for the children.
Mobile Creche is providing full support to the department by training workers and ensuring a child-friendly environment, as well as improving all aspects of child development. Cabinet Minister Shruti Chaudhary stated that under the Creche Policy and considering the growing demand, the Women and Child Development Department is continuously working to expand the number of crèches.
It was announced that 500 crèches would be established across the state. Currently, 324 crèches have been inaugurated, and 30 crèches are already operational, bringing the total to 354 crèches.
To support this expansion, training sessions are being organized for crèche workers, helpers, supervisors, and CDPOs in various districts to help achieve the state government's target.