Crèche opened at MCC building
Chandigarh, September 1:- Smt. Sarbjit Kaur Dhillon, Mayor, Chandigarh on Thursday opened a crèche for children of Municipal staff at MCC building, Sector 17, Chandigarh in the presence of Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, MCC.
The Mayor said that the facility has been set up on the ground floor of MCC building. Children in the age group between 06 months and 10 years will be admitted to the crèche. This is part of the Municipal Corporation’s efforts to have childcare centre at workplace.
She further said the crèche will be open between 9.30 am and 5.30 pm. A social worker and a helper from Social Welfare Department, Chandigarh have been assigned to take care of the children. It will remain closed on public holidays and Sundays. The crèche is equipped with a refrigerator, Geyser, Induction, RO, Almirahs, gas stove, child-friendly furniture, cradles, bed, toys, child-friendly washroom and a breastfeeding space, added the Mayor.
