Rule 128. Supply of Milk and Refreshment

At least half a pint of clean pure milk, if possible, otherwise powdered milk approved by the certifying Surgeon, shall be made available [free of cost] for each child on every day. It is accommodated in the creche, and the mother of such child shall be allowed in the course of her daily work, two intervals of sufficient time to visit the creche and feed the child. For children above two years of age, there shall be provided in addition an adequate supply of wholesome refreshment free of cost.

Note.- For the purpose of this rule, the wholesome refreshment shall consist of 100 gms. of fruit (Plantain, orange, Papaya or mango) and a porridge having the following ingredients, at the rate shown against each, per child. 1. Wheat raw or Ragi flour–50gms 2. Milk –10ml 3. Groundnuts(roasted)–15gms 4. Sugar/Jaggery–25gms. The Wheat raw or Ragi flour may be cooked in sufficient quantity of water till it become soft and semi solid. The Rawa may be roasted slightly before cooking. Add milk and broken groundnuts (roasted) and boil thick. Sugar or jaggery may be added and removed from fire.