{"id":165280,"date":"2022-01-29T21:57:33","date_gmt":"2022-01-29T16:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?page_id=165280"},"modified":"2022-01-31T20:09:45","modified_gmt":"2022-01-31T14:39:45","slug":"early-childhood-care-and-education-ecce-is-necessary-for-the-well-being-of-the-millions-of-young-children-in-low-income-households-in-the-light-of-the-statement-explain-the-significance-of-early-c","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/early-childhood-care-and-education-ecce-is-necessary-for-the-well-being-of-the-millions-of-young-children-in-low-income-households-in-the-light-of-the-statement-explain-the-significance-of-early-c\/","title":{"rendered":"[Answered] Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) is necessary for the well-being of the millions of young children in low-income households. In the light of the statement, explain the significance of Early Childhood Care and Education and how Anganwadis can be instrumental in delivering it?\u202f"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><strong>Introduction:<\/strong> Write a brief note on Early Childhood Care and Education.<br \/>\n<strong>Body:<\/strong> Write few points on importance of Early Childhood Care and Education. Write down few points of the significance of anganwadis in ensuring ECCE.<br \/>\n<strong>Conclusion:<\/strong> Write few suggestions to make anganwadis more effective.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">UNICEF defines early childhood as the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">period from birth to eight years of age<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Article 45<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> of the Indian constitution provides for Early Childhood Care and Education of children below the age of 6 years. Early childhood Care and education is more than preparation for pre school.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Significance of Early Childhood Care and Education(ECCE):\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Early Childhood Care and Education is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">vital for the young child<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2019<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">s early cognitive, social, and emotional development<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> as recognized by the National Education Policy,2020.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">It builds a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">solid foundation for lifelong learning and development. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">During this stage children are highly influenced by the environment and people around them. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">ECCE has the potential to nurture capable and responsible future citizens.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ECCE is the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">one of the best investment a country can make<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to promote human resource development, gender equality, healthcare and to reduce the cost of future remedial programs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Children will be better prepared for primary\/pre primary school<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and will achieve better educational outcomes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Proper care and nutrition at this stage will significantly r<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">educe incidents of malnutrition and Infant mortality.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Positive outcomes<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> are even more pronounced for children from <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Low-income households.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The current system of ECCE at best serves the age group of 3-6 years, ignoring infants and toddlers. Given the significance of ECCE, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">the role of <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">1.4 million <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Anganwadis of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> becomes important. A meaningful ECCE program in Anganwadis can be a robust and cost-effective strategy, through some concerted actions:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Anganwadi workers are <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">ground level functionaries<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> that are well versed with local population and needs, so a meaningful activity-based ECCE framework\u00a0based on ground realities can be created.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Anganwadis are already experienced in <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">providing nutrition support and non-formal education<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. With additional training and incentives their experience could be utilised in providing ECCE.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Anganwadi workers have <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">greater access inside homes<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, where the training\/awareness program of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">young mothers<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> could be undertaken.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Anganwadi workers could be utilised in <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">engaging with parents to raise awareness about ECCE <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">as parents play the most\u00a0significant role in\u00a0cognitive development of children.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">By providing <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">greater autonomy and requisite material<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> in sufficient quantity to the anganwadi workers <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">customized age-appropriate program <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">could be created.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Anganwadis with its vast network and ground level presence are\u00a0best suited for providing ECCE, its capacity shall be enhanced by better training, incentives and convergence of different schemes and funds.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction: Write a brief note on Early Childhood Care and Education. Body: Write few points on importance of Early Childhood Care and Education. Write down few points of the significance of anganwadis in ensuring ECCE. Conclusion: Write few suggestions to make anganwadis more effective. UNICEF defines early childhood as the period from birth to eight&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/early-childhood-care-and-education-ecce-is-necessary-for-the-well-being-of-the-millions-of-young-children-in-low-income-households-in-the-light-of-the-statement-explain-the-significance-of-early-c\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">[Answered] Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) is necessary for the well-being of the millions of young children in low-income households. In the light of the statement, explain the significance of Early Childhood Care and Education and how Anganwadis can be instrumental in delivering it?\u202f<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10320,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-165280","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/165280","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10320"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=165280"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/165280\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=165280"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}