National Education Policy 2020Current

Currently  covered  3-6 group age  which is not covered in 10+2 structure

A National Curriculum and Pedagogical Framework for Early Childhood Care and Education     (NCPFECCE) for children up to the age of 8 will be developed by NCERT  in two parts  3-6 and 6-8 universal access to ECCE, Anganwadi  Centres will be strengthened with high-quality infrastructure, play equipment, and well trained Anganari workers.

It is envisaged that prior to the age of 5 every child move to "Preparatory Class" or Balavatika (that is before class I) 

ECCE will also be started in Ashramshala in tribal-dominated areas. 

The planning and implementation of early childhood care and education curriculum and pedagogy will be carried out by MHRD, Women and Child Development, Health and Family Welfare, and Tribal Affairs.