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Workplace creche for central government staff opens at Kartavya Bhawan-3 in New Delhi

Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh inaugurated a workplace creche and a blood donation camp at Kartavya Bhawan-3 in New Delhi. The creche covers over 2,000 square feet and can take about 30 to 35 children; 27 children were already enrolled. It will be managed by Grih Kalyan Kendra, a society linked to the Department of Personnel and Training, which runs around six other creche facilities in Delhi, and follows the guidelines of the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The non-governmental organisation Mobile Creches is partnering Grih Kalyan Kendra on training teachers and caregivers. More than 100 people enrolled for the blood donation camp. The department also reported replacing 18 diesel and petrol vehicles with electric vehicles. Rachna Shah, Secretary of the Department of Personnel and Training, was present.

Creche area: Over 2,000 sq. ft. Capacity: About 30 to 35 children Already enrolled: 27 children Vehicles replaced: 18
Why it matters for exams: Creche provision under Women and Child Development guidelines and the role of Grih Kalyan Kendra are useful governance and welfare facts.
Kerala PSCUPSC
19 October 2026 Source: Press Information Bureau

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DoPT Department of Personnel and Training — The department in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions that handles central government service matters.

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