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

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

Experts, educators and changemakers came together to discuss why play is essential for learning, growth and childhood well-being

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's essential infrastructure for every child. Giving kids time, space and permission to play builds the brain's core

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?

Children across 10 states contribute drawings, stories and reflections as part of the Voices of Play initiative

Bachpan Manao's latest offering looks at why curiosity and hands-on learning matter in a child's early years

A gentle reminder that the magic of childhood already exists in everyday moments

Neha Dhupia shares Bachpan is Gr8 tips: Free play sparks creativity, grandparents foster confidence, play builds skills, and nature with quiet time nurtures growth

AI in education will help spark kids' thinking, don't replace it. Support struggle, free teachers, enable offline equity

The article critiques the growing reliance on data in education systems while emphasizing its boundaries

Children learn not just from what we teach, but from how we attend. They watch our faces and sense our focus—or lack of it

Education obsesses over curriculum. But early foundations? Built through human moments—like an adult returning as promised. That's trust

EkStep's toolkit celebrates 8 wonders (play, stories, nature) with easy activities: peek-a-boo for toddlers, gardening for 3-6s. No pressure - just joy in routines

Pod for Happiness is more than a playful shelter. It is a powerful idea that happiness grows where children are seen, heard, and included

A lullaby, or cradle song, is a soothing song or piece of music sung or played for children to help them sleep

Bachpan Ka Tyohaar celebrates childhood and encourages communities and Anganwadi centers to plan activities for children

Lullabies in home languages, enriched with subtitles are emerging as a powerful tool for early education in school and brain development

In India, 62% of government schools lack playgrounds, denying children a healthy childhood. Prioritising play invests in their bright future

Bachpan Manao Sabha celebrates the joy and power of early childhood and helps educators share their stories of transformation from the ground up

"The more conversation, the better the brain will develop" - Prof. Usha Goswami. Simple parenting transforms children's futures

Letting the kids play freely will motivate them to reimagine creativity, develop cognitive thinking, and face risky situations

The Voices of Play initiative aimed to build a Play Manifesto, crafted by the children themselves, with support from REACH Collective, Shiksharth, and EkStep Foundation