| Syllabus: GS-II  Subject: Society and Social Justice  Topic: Social Sector – Education, Issue: Curriculum for 3-6 years. |
Context: Central government releases ‘Aadharshila’ curriculum for 3-6-year-olds.
Synopsis:
- Aim: Bridge foundational literacy and numeracy gaps.
- Developed in alignment with National Education Policy 2020.
- Curriculum spans 48 weeks, emphasizing play-based learning.
- Focus on enhancing listening skills, vocabulary, creativity, and social development.
- Serves as a guide for states to develop their own curriculums.
- Anganwadi workers receive training under ‘Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi’ scheme.
Prelims Connect(Schemes/Policies/Programmes)
| “Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi” :
·       Aims to create a universal, high-quality pre-school network in India. ·       It integrates nutrition and education, transforming Anganwadi centers into both nutrition and education hubs. ·       Provides at least two hours of high-quality preschool instruction daily. ·       Targets children’s holistic development across physical, cognitive, socio-emotional, and ethical domains. ·       Aims to engage communities in strengthening the foundation of future generations through a “Jan Andolan” (people’s movement). |
