Ajmer : Ajmer There is no arrangement for breastfeeding babies in many public places. Mothers have to breastfeed their newborn babies in the open under the cover of saree or chunni. Although common people do not look away in such a situation out of motherly sentiments, the administration not taking cognizance of this important issue is questionable. A few years ago, infant breastfeeding rooms ‘Vatsalya’ were set up at roadways bus stands and railway stations. On behalf of a private company, these temporary rooms were built for charity and installed at bus stands and on the platforms of railway stations. These were visible for a few days and were later removed from many places. However, the officials say that they have to be removed due to their damage. The big question is why they were not reinstalled.
Action plan sought from central government
Recently, the Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to prepare an action plan in this regard regarding determining the place for feeding infants in public places. During the hearing of the case, the bench headed by Justice BV Nagarathna said that it It intends to issue instructions to all the states in this regard. The hearing of the case is to be held on December 10. Earlier, the Karnataka High Court had also given a decision in a case declaring breastfeeding as the right of mother and child under Article 21 of the Constitution.
The matter has been raised in Parliament
Recently, Rajya Sabha MP Kavita Patidar has also raised this matter in Parliament. He had requested the Central Government to make arrangements for maternity rooms to save lactating women from trouble while travelling.
