Let childhood take its time...
...because Bachpan is gr8
Bachpan is Gr8 is a choice…
These 8 wonders of childhood bring joy, learning, and growth to children.
We invite parents, carers, and organisations to embrace these areas with the child, for the child.
See
See childhood through the Bachpan is Gr8 lens
Celebrate
these wonders with your child
Create
more opportunities for their experience to expand
Rest assured
assured that your child is building a strong foundation of all-round growth.
Bachpan Manao
Is a social mission about making the most of the early childhood opportunity, filled with joy, learning and growth, for India’s youngest.
Three pillars of Bachpan Manao:
Understanding the 0-8 year urgency and opportunity
Unlocking the power of joy and play for learning and growth
Uplifting all-round development and skills through this approach
Together, we can make the most of this early childhood opportunity.
Click here to learn more about Bachpan Manao and the organisations behind it.
Bachpan
Manao is an invitation from EkStep Foundation and NDTV.
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Urban Childhood Matters: Building a Voice for Early Childhood Development in India's Cities
Urban childhood is a growing reality - map children, listen to Anganwadi workers, and build child-friendly cities where every young child can learn and play
What Cities Owe Their Anganwadis
From cramped rented rooms to purpose-built commons: anganwadi centres are the invisible infrastructure of Indian cities. Recognise and invest in them, and you rebuild urban life from the ground up
Learning Begins With Play: Inside The Made In Play Summit By EkStep Foundation & NDTV
Experts, educators and changemakers came together to discuss why play is essential for learning, growth and childhood well-being
Maharashtra's First Play-Based Learning Roundtable Held In Ahilyanagar
Every government school in the district will begin the new academic year with one hour of play from June 15
Play Is Not a Luxury. It Is Infrastructure
Play is not a luxury - it's essential infrastructure for every child. Giving kids time, space and permission to play builds the brain's core
We Are Designing Childhood. We Should Act Like It
AI that replaces human attention can quietly take from children's development. The simple test: does the tool strengthen human relationships - or compete with them?
NDTV, Voices of Play & Bachpan Manao Initiative Brings Children Together To Draft India's First National Play Manifesto
Children across 10 states contribute drawings, stories and reflections as part of the Voices of Play initiative
From Montessori To Play-Way: Bachpan Manao Looks At Learning Beyond Books
Bachpan Manao's latest offering looks at why curiosity and hands-on learning matter in a child's early years
Rediscover Everyday Childhood With The Bachpan Is Gr8 Toolkit
A gentle reminder that the magic of childhood already exists in everyday moments
From Play To Nature: Neha Dhupia On What Shapes A Child's Early Years
Neha Dhupia shares Bachpan is Gr8 tips: Free play sparks creativity, grandparents foster confidence, play builds skills, and nature with quiet time nurtures growth
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