Maharashtra Launches Pre-School Registration Portal
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Maharashtra Government Launches School Registration Portal |
| Portal Purpose | To create a unified database of all pre-schools in Maharashtra. |
| Registration Status | Pre-school registration is voluntary for now. |
| Regulatory Framework | A dedicated Act to regulate pre-primary education is in progress. |
| Previous System | Formal education in Maharashtra began at Class 1 (age 6). Pre-schools (ages 3-6) were not part of the mainstream system. |
| NEP 2020 Alignment | The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 includes Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), integrating pre-schools into formal schooling. |
| Data Availability | Data exists on government-run anganwadis and balwadis, but there is no formal data on privately run pre-schools. |
| NEP 2020 Overview | Replaces the National Policy on Education, 1986. Focuses on universal access, ECCE, multilingualism, inclusive education, research, and internationalisation. |
| Key NEP Features | - Universal Access: Pre-school to secondary education. - ECCE: 5+3+3+4 system. - Multilingualism: Mother tongue/regional languages up to Grade 5. - Inclusive Education: Support for SEDGs, disabilities. - GER Enhancement: Target 50% by 2035. - Research: National Research Foundation. - Language Preservation: Institute of Translation and Interpretation (IITI). - Internationalisation: Foreign universities in India. - Funding: 6% of GDP investment. - PARAKH: Holistic assessments. - Gender Inclusion Fund: Promotes gender equality. - Special Education Zones: For disadvantaged regions. |