NEW DELHI: In a major step toward creating a progressive, inclusive, and family-friendly corporate environment within government sectors, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art Daycare Facility at Kaushal Bhawan—the New Delhi headquarters of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
The initiative underscores the central government’s evolving focus on building responsive public institutions that actively help a modern workforce seamlessly balance professional milestones with domestic child-rearing responsibilities.
The Facility Blueprint: Safe & Holistic Childcare
Spanning a generous area of nearly 600 square meters within the ministry’s main campus, the newly established crèche has been architecturally tailored to serve as a highly secure, welcoming, and developmental ecosystem for children aged 6 months to 6 years.
Key infrastructural and operational features of the facility include:
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Dedicated Comfort Zones: Fully furnished, quiet sleeping and resting areas crafted to preserve children’s natural sleep cycles.
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Activity & Engagement Hubs: Interactive play segments packed with age-appropriate educational learning tools and toys.
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Child-Centric Ergonomics: Completely child-safe furniture, rounded-edge fittings, and ultra-hygienic, dedicated washrooms.
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Infant Care Infrastructure: Specially isolated, private feeding cubicles and sanitary baby-changing rooms tailored for infants.
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Professional Supervision: The center is fully staffed by certified, professional child caregivers and background-verified support personnel.
Fostering an Inclusive Workspace Culture
Speaking on the launch, Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary emphasized that the crèche represents a systemic cultural shift toward a more compassionate, people-centric public administration. By establishing a high-quality daycare alternative right inside the ministry’s primary office building, the MSDE aims to significantly alleviate the stress and financial burdens borne by working mothers and fathers.
The high-profile inauguration saw an extensive turnout from the ministry’s top leadership circle. Key dignitaries present on the occasion included:
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Smt. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, MSDE
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Shri Dilip Kumar, Director General (Training), Directorate General of Training (DGT)
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Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Kumar Gaba, Executive Member, NCVET
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Shri Niranjan Kumar Sudhansu, Additional Secretary, MSDE
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Smt. Manisha Sensarma, Senior Economic Advisor, MSDE
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Smt. Hena Usman, Joint Secretary, MSDE
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Smt. Archana Mayaram, Economic Advisor, MSDE
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Smt. Manasi Sahay Thakur, Joint Secretary, MSDE
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Shri M. Subramanian, Joint Secretary, MSDE
As India aggressively scales its industrial capabilities, the deployment of this premium workplace crèche serves as a template for other public sector undertakings and ministries to follow. It stands as a concrete reflection of the state’s vision to boost female labor-force participation and ensure that young parental professionals are given the ultimate workplace structural backing to thrive.
