News– The Union education ministry has launched the “Baalpan ki Kavita” initiative.
About Baalpan ki Kavita
- The Ministry of Education has introduced the Baalpan Ki Kavita initiative to revive and preserve traditional Indian nursery rhymes and poems for young children.
- This initiative focuses on compiling a diverse collection of rhymes and poems across all Bhartiya Bhashas (Indian languages) and English.
- Objective- To provide young learners with engaging and culturally relevant learning materials, strengthening their connection with their heritage while making foundational education more enjoyable.
- In collaboration with MyGov, the ministry has invited public contributions to this initiative.
- The Participants can submit existing folklore-based rhymes, well-known traditional poems, or newly composed joyful rhymes and poems.
- Submissions are categorized into three age groups:
- Pre-primary (ages 3–6)
- Grade 1 (ages 6–7)
- Grade 2 (ages 7–8)
- Entries are welcomed in all Indian languages and English, emphasizing the cultural significance of regional rhymes and poems.
