3 Things Mobile Creches | Should Care be a Fundamental Right?
Jul 31, 2025
Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Principal Adviser at the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and former Chief Scientist at WHO, discusses the necessity of establishing the right to care as a universal right in India. She emphasizes the importance of early childhood care and education for children aged 0-6 and how it lays a foundation for emotional and physical growth. The conversation highlights reforms for better government support for caregivers and creating a nurturing ecosystem essential for the nation’s future productivity.
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Childcare Fuels Economic Growth
- Early childhood care and education significantly impact a child's long-term health, productivity, and educational success.
- Providing holistic care from 0-6 years supports economic growth by enabling better adult outcomes.
Make Right to Care Universal
- Right to care should be universal for every working family in India.
- Implement millions of quality crèches to support children and working parents safely.
Empower Frontline Care Workers
- Train, upskill, and support frontline workers like ASHA and Anganwadi workers with career paths and social benefits.
- Properly equipped workers deliver comprehensive health, nutrition, and early education to children.