Context:
National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education (NECCE) and a National Framework for Early Childhood Stimulation (NFECS) launched
NECCE & NFECS:
- Launched by – Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Aim- To complement National Education Policy 2020
- Provisions will also be included on – Poshan Tracker
NECCE 2024:
- Target group – Children from 3 to 6 years.
- Aim – To improve the quality of early childhood care transacted at the Anganwadi Centre by prioritizing competency-based lesson plans and activities, presented in a simple and user-friendly manner.
- Covers – All domains of development as per the National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage 2022 including physical/motor, cognitive, language and literacy, socioemotional, cultural/aesthetic as well as positive habits.
- Other significance –
- Special focus for inclusion of Divyang children in every activity
- Focus on community engagement and a continuum of home learning activities.
NFECS 2024:
- Target Group- Children from birth to 3 years
- Aim – To empower caregivers and Anganwadi Workers for holistic early stimulation and optimal development of children.
- National Institute for Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) – Training of Anganwadi functionaries on the new Curriculum and Framework will be led by NIPCCD
Constitutional Provisions regarding early childhood care:
- Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) – Article 45 directs that ” State shall endeavour to provide ECCE for all children until they complete the age of 6 years”.
- Fundamental Rights – Article 21 A provides for free and compulsory education to children aged between 6 and 14
- Fundamental Duties – Article 51 A directs the parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of 6 and 14 years.
Source: PIB
Previous Year Question
Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education?
1. Directive Principles of State Policy
2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies
3. Fifth Schedule
4. Sixth Schedule
5. Seventh Schedule
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2012 Prelims]
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer: (d)
