Under the Factories Act 1948, which of the following welfare provisions becomes mandatory in a factory employing 30 or more women workers?
- A Creche facility ✓
- B Canteen facility
- C Safety Officer
- D Welfare Officer
Correct answer: A. Creche facility
Explanation
Under Section 48 of the Factories Act 1948, every factory employing 30 or more women workers must maintain a creche facility for children under 6 years of age. B canteen is mandatory for factories with 250+ workers, a Welfare Officer for 500+ workers, and a Safety Officer for 1000+ workers in hazardous process factories. The threshold of 30 women workers specifically triggers the creche requirement.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 26th ed.
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