India's Ministry of Women and Child Development launched a national curriculum for early childhood care and education (ECCE) and a framework for early childhood stimulation.
India's Ministry of Women and Child Development launched a nationwide curriculum for early childhood care and education (ECCE) targeting children aged 3-6, and a national framework for early childhood stimulation for those from birth to 3 years. The curriculum, National Curriculum for ECCE 2024, covers all development domains and aims to provide comprehensive childcare support throughout the day in a secure environment, with trained staff, educational resources, nutritional support, and activities for holistic child development. The framework aims to empower caregivers and Anganwadi workers for holistic early stimulation, with an emphasis on responsive caregiving and opportunities for early learning.