Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966
14.Creches.-
(1) In every industrial premises wherein more
than fifty female employees are ordinarily employed, there shall be provided
and maintained a suitable room or rooms for the use of children under the age
of six years of such female employees.
(2) Such rooms shall-
(a) provide adequate
accommodation;
(b) be adequately
lighted and ventilated;
(c) be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition;
(d) be under the charge of women trained in the care of children and infants.
(3) The State Government may make rules,--
(a) prescribing the
location and the standards in respect of construction, accommodation, furniture
and other equipment of rooms to be provided under this section;
(b) requiring the
provision in any industrial premises to which this section applies, of
additional facilities for the care of children belonging to female employees,
including suitable provision of facilities for washing and changing their
clothing;
(c) requiring the
provision in any industrial premises of free milk or refreshment or both for
such children;
(d) requiring that
facilities shall be given in any industrial premises for the mothers of such
children to feed them at necessary intervals.