5.6.4 & 5.6.5: Childcare Facilities for Students, Staff, and Faculty
Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU), Moradabad, demonstrates its strong commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 5 through the implementation of a comprehensive Maternity Benefit and Supportive Provisions Policy under its Service Rule Framework. This policy ensures that women employees experience institutional care, dignity, and equality during maternity, enabling them to sustain career progression without discrimination or bias.
To facilitate the smooth transition of women returning to work, TMU has established an on-campus Day Care Centre offering safe, nurturing childcare facilities. The University also extends paternity leave provisions, reinforcing shared parenting and gender balance in family responsibilities. Further, TMU organizes maternal health awareness programs, prenatal and postnatal care workshops, and counselling sessions through the Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College & Research Centre.
TMU’s HR Department systematically tracks maternity leave availed and post-maternity retention data of women employees, ensuring continuous policy evaluation. This evidence-based monitoring contributes to transparent governance and ongoing improvement.
Key Indicators and Impact
| Key Indicator | Institutional Measures / Provisions | Measurable Impact / Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care Centre | On-campus childcare for working mothers | Increased post-maternity retention and reduced absenteeism |
| Health & Wellness Programs | Regular prenatal/postnatal workshops and health camps | Improved awareness and maternal well-being |
| Policy Implementation | HR monitoring | Ensured transparency and policy compliance |
| Awareness and Training | Sessions on gender rights and maternity benefits | Strengthened institutional inclusivity and sensitivity |
Through these progressive and measurable provisions, Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU, Moradabad) has institutionalized gender-equitable employment practices that align with SDG 5.6.4. TMU’s Maternity and Supportive Provisions Policy ensures that no woman is disadvantaged due to motherhood—affirming the University’s vision of an inclusive, safe, and empowering workplace that nurtures both academic and personal growth for all.
Day Care Center
The Day Care Center is established in the University with the objective of facilitating the female employees in discharging their duties effectively and efficiently without any worry of their kids who are provided a safe and secure environment with quality care takers in the day care center. The DCC remains functional from 9 am to 5 pm on working days.
Day Care Center
