A notification on creche, which will define the location, area and other mandatory requirements would be issued shortly, officials said. The labour ministry will also do advocacy in case other ministries or departments have not still provided creche, the official said. For other establishments and private companies, the concerned state departments will bring out the notification on rules,” said another official in the ministry. Asked about what action could be taken if companies defy the rules, the officials said there are stringent penal provision. As of now, companies have a leeway in not opening the creche facility with immediate effect because of the lack of notification pertaining to the new rule, the official added.

Source: Mint July 16, 2017 07:18 UTC