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PC: The Hindu
India's secret but severe employment dilemma stems not only from a shortage of jobs but also from the birth lottery, which affects millions of children from the start. As a result, prudent spending on early childhood education and parental involvement will help young children learn more effectively.
Who are the key stakeholders responsible for improving ECE outcomes in India? Anganwadi workers and government pre-primary school teachers are frontline educators.State governments are responsible for hiring dedicated ECE teachers and creating infrastructure.Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in reinforcing learning at home.Supervisors and training institutions ensure quality and pedagogy through monitoring and capacity building.The Government of India provides funding and policy direction, though current spending is limited (₹1,263 per child annually). |
Practice Question Q. Discuss the role of parent engagement, resource optimization, and governance reforms in transforming ECE outcomes for India’s demographic dividend by 2047. |
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