Devise plan on spaces for childcare, says SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Centre to come out with an action plan to provide separate, exclusive space in public spaces and buildings for mothers to feed and take care of children, finding that no law, rule, or notification has been issued by the government till date to protect the privacy and dignity of nursing mothers.

- Abraham Thomas

A bench headed by Justice BV Nagarathna said that it intends to pass directions in this regard to all states and will consider issuing orders on December 10 to ensure such provisions are made while constructing buildings and public amenities.

The order was passed in a public interest litigation filed by NGO Maatr Sparsh seeking separate and exclusive space for the purpose of feeding babies and childcare in public buildings and spaces.