Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Sudha Murty Proposes Free Care for 3-6 Year-Olds
Sudha Murty, a member of the Rajya Sabha, suggested a change in the Constitution to provide free care and education for children aged 3 to 6.
Currently, the Constitution guarantees free education only for children aged 6 to 14.
Murty believes that early education is crucial for a child's development.
The National Education Policy 2020 also supports this idea, aiming for universal early childhood care and education by 2030.
During the discussion, various members of the Rajya Sabha shared their views on the importance of strengthening the Anganwadi system and ensuring quality education for all children.
Some members also highlighted the challenges faced by Anganwadi workers and the need for better wages and working conditions.
The discussion on this resolution will continue.
Sudha Murty proposed amending the Constitution to guarantee free care and education for children aged 3-6.
Current Article 21A guarantees free education for children aged 6-14.
NEP 2020 aims for universal early childhood care and education by 2030.
Members discussed the need to strengthen Anganwadi services and improve working conditions for workers.
Concerns were raised about the commercialization of early childhood education and the need for uniformity in curriculum.
- Who
- Sudha Murty, Rajya Sabha MP
- What
- Proposed constitutional amendment for free care and education for 3-6 year-olds
- When
- December 12, 2023
- Where
- Rajya Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- To ensure early childhood development and equitable education
- Proposer
- Sudha Murty
- Current Age Range
- 6-14 years
- Proposed Age Range
- 3-14 years
- Current Article
- Article 21A
- Proposed Article
- Article 21B
- NEP 2020 Target
- Universal ECCE by 2030
- Anganwadi Rent Grant
- Rs 3,000 in Pune
- Private Play School Market
- Rs 25,000 crore