Is it Time to Reopen the Society Creche?

As offices mandate physical attendance, many parents once again find themselves grappling with the problem of arranging proper care for their tiny tots. As a result, we have seen an aggressive push across different industries to resume normal operations, eventually leading to opening up of offices. The lack of appropriate childcare options remains a prime reason behind the skewed sex ratio in the Indian workplace. It drastically changed their daily life and routines, removing access to play areas and the ability to interact with their friends. A UNICEF study found an increased risk of mental health symptoms like depression and anxiety among children.