Section 40 in Jammu and Kashmir Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Rules, 2014
40. Sanitation and Hygiene.
- Every institution shall have the following facilities:-(a)sufficient treated drinking water ; water filters shall be installed;(b)sufficient water for bathing and washing clothes, maintenance and cleanliness of the premises ;(c)proper drainage system ;(d)arrangements for disposal of garbage ;(e)Protection from mosquitoes ;(f)annual pest control;(g)sufficient number of well-lit and airy toilets in the proportion of at least one toilet for seven children ;(h)sufficient number of well-lit and airy bathrooms in the proportion of at least one bath room for ten children ;(i)sufficient space for washing ;(j)clean and fly-proof kitchen and separate area for washing utensils; ,(k)sunning of bedding and clothing;(l)maintenance of cleanliness in the Medical Centre ;(m)daily sweeping and wiping of all floors in the home;(n)washing of the toilets and bathrooms twice every day ;(o)proper washing of vegetables and fruits and hygienic manner of preparing food;(p)cleaning of the kitchen slabs, floor and gas after every meal;(q)clean and pest proof store for maintaining food articles and other supplies;(r)Disinfection of the beddings at least once a year.
