Early childhood care and development, especially during the first 3,000 days of life, is crucial for building strong human capital. While India has improved child survival through health and nutrition programmes, holistic development covering cognitive, emotional and social aspects remains underemphasised. Global evidence shows that early investment yields the highest economic and social returns. A universal, integrated and citizen-led ECCD approach is essential for achieving inclusive growth and the vision of Viksit Bharat.
Click to View MoreThe proposed VB-G RAM G Bill seeks to replace MGNREGA, raising workdays to 125 but shifting from a rights-based, demand-driven scheme to a budget-capped model. Greater central control, higher state cost sharing and work-pause provisions risk centralisation and dilution of the rural poor’s right to work.
Click to View MoreThe SUJALAM BHARAT initiative seeks water security through integrated water and wastewater management. By converging major missions, it promotes community-led, circular water practices. Its success depends on fixing infrastructure gaps, improving maintenance, strengthening local governance and ensuring effective inter-departmental coordination.
Click to View MoreThe Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) revitalizes grassroots democracy by simulating Gram Sabha proceedings in schools. It offers experiential learning aligned with NEP 2020, combats youth apathy, nurtures leadership, and builds awareness of civic responsibilities, promoting inclusive, transparent, and participatory rural governance for future citizens.
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