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Mobile Creches | Grassroot governance for better childcare: The role of Panchayats

Aug 7, 2025
Chirashree Ghosh, Executive Director at Mobile Creches, delves into the vital role of grassroots governance in enhancing childcare in India. She emphasizes how Panchayats can transform community attitudes and support early childhood development. The discussion covers the importance of policy collaboration to shape effective childcare policies, alongside the impressive rise in budget allocations for these services. Ghosh also highlights the value of community involvement, advocating for local support to drive initiatives that ensure a brighter future for children.
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National Policies Support Early Childhood

  • National policies like the ECC policy 2013 and the NEP 2020 support holistic early childhood development from 0-8 years old.
  • Major gaps remain in implementation due to low budgets and limited capacity building at the grassroots.
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Mobile Creches as Government Partner

  • Mobile Creches complements government efforts by sharing ground experiences and providing technical support to set up childcare centers.
  • MOUs with states like Haryana and Karnataka enable Mobile Creches to operationalize early childcare services.
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Panchayats Enable Local ECD Budgeting

  • Panchayats are crucial for integrating early childhood care into local development plans and budgeting.
  • Awareness raising leads to significant budget allocation, such as over 1 crore rupees for young child issues in 90 panchayats.
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