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  • 08 August, 2019

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National Creche Scheme

GS-II: National Creche Scheme

Context

National Crèche Scheme is being implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme through States/UTs.

What is National Creche Scheme?

This scheme is implemented by “Ministry of Women and Child Development”.It aims to providing a safe place for mothers to leave their children while they are at work .It is an intervention towards protection and development for children in the age group of 6 months to 6 years.

Significane

  1. This scheme facility enables the parents to leave their children while they are at work and where the children are provided with a stimulating environment for their holistic development.
  2. This scheme ensures to improve of the health and nutrition status of the children.
  3. It promotes the physical, social, cognitive and emotional development of the children.
  4. It also educates and empowers parents/caretakers for better childcare.
  5. The scheme is being structurally revised with enhanced financial norms, stringent monitoring and sharing pattern between the Government of India and the implementing agencies and NGOs.

Fund sharing:

The fund sharing pattern under the National Creche Scheme amongst Centre, States/UTs & Non-Governmental Organisations/Voluntary Organisations for all recurring components of the scheme is in the ratio of 60:30:10 for States, 80:10:10 for the North Eastern States and the Himalayan States and 90:0:10 for UTs.

Source: The Hindu


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