Dr. Venita Kaul, founder Trustee of Pratham Delhi Education Initiative, spoke at a colloquium titled "Equitable Quality Education for all children", organized as a part of Akshara's 10th Anniversary celebrations. Dr. Kaul mentioned that according to an India Research, Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) improves early learning through overall school readiness. The ICDS, with over 7 lakh Anganwadis across the country, is the largest purveyor of ECCE in India. She mentioned that to improve the quality of education provided to the children, it is important to prepare the anganwadi worker, in energizing her to perform her tasks better.

1. ECCE : Ensuring Equal Opportunity An Advocacy Challenge Venita Kaul “ The early years of a child’s life last a lifetime……’“ Venita Kaul

5. Evidence from Neuro-Science

11. 8 -11yrs Completion of primary schooling and gain of improved life chances. (Classes 3-5) 5-8yrs Adjustment to formal school and learning of three R’s while maintaining good health. (Classes 1-2) 3-6 yrs Socialization, psychosocial interaction, play, and readiness for school through ECCE. 1 month-3yrs Nutrition security, immunization and cognitive stimulation. Prenatal-1 month Survival, care, and protection of newborn .

14. Status and Progress in Provision

20. Child Development Priority vs budgeting