Ramadass Urges Revival of Crèche Scheme in UT

PRESIDENT of PMMMK and former MP M Ramadass, has urged the UT government to revive the implementation of the Rajiv Gandhi National Crèche Scheme, which has seen a steep decline in recent years despite continued support from the Central government.

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ Puducherry

The Rajiv Gandhi National Crèche Scheme was introduced to provide day care for children below six years of age. Each crèche under the scheme accommodates 25 children, half of whom are from families below the poverty line. These centres offer supplementary nutrition, pre-primary education, and basic medical care. Initially managed by voluntary organisations and funded by the central board through state social welfare boards, the scheme covered Puducherry since 1978, with the number of crèches increasing to 200 by 2017.