In an encouraging move, the Government of Karnataka has decided to turn old BMTC and KSRTC buses to Mobile Creches for the kids of construction workers in Bengaluru.
A large number of Construction Workers in the City
A big and busy city that Bengaluru is, plenty of migrants turn up to the city in search of work and livelihood. Most of them rely on construction activities to earn their daily bread. Often, these workers bring their kids to their worksite, and the kids will have to spend the entire day playing at these locations. This can be dangerous, and hence, the Government is planning a creative solution for the same.
Labour Department to start Mobile Creche Service
A source in the Labour Department said:
“We are planning to take old BMTC and KSRTC buses that are discarded. We will procure them and give them a new look with the help of artists. Toys and books will be kept inside the buses. It will be made colorful to attract kids and will have a children-friendly atmosphere. These creches will be given to NGOs who will run them. We are also planning to give healthy snacks to the children in the morning.”
The buses would be parked close to the construction sites. The source added:
“Since construction works take place for months together, these creches will be parked next to the construction sites for months.”
Donations already flowing in
Rajya Sabha member G Chandrashekar has already diverted Rs 25 lakh from his MP fund. This will be used in procuring and renovating the buses. Chief Secretary T M Vijay Bhaskar has given a nod to procure 100 buses.
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India (CREDAI) has appreciated the move and said it could be really helpful.
