Creche Programme

Result: Children below 5 years acquired preschool training and enabled their parents to earn their livelihood.
Partnership: Ministry of Women and Child Welfare, Government of India & Ministry of Social Welfare and Nutritious Meals, Government of Tamil Nadu
Area of operation: Elangulam and Kallathi villages of Tirunelveli District
Project period: April to March (Every year)

Activities

RUC is running four Creches in Thalapathisamuthram (2-units), Elangulam and Kallathi villages of Nanguneri Taluk, Tirunelveli District having 100 students. They receive preschool training, nutritious mid-day meals, and health care support. Children are facilitated to increase their motor, knowledge, social, physical, and language development through play-way methods. Good habits and mutual love are inculcated among the children.

Results of the Programme

• Rural children acquired skills to undergo primary school education
• The elder ones are relieved from caring for younger siblings and are able to continue schooling without break
• Beedi rolling women and agricultural labourers are relieved from child care during the daytime and are able to earn for the family livelihood