The Power of Anganwadi Workers
I had gone on a field visit in early November to witness and understand the work that Prajayatna does with Anganwadis and Anganwadi workers. Beyond the training and skill building […]
Eight Bits of Childhood, and What They Mean for Intelligent Systems
This reflection comes out of a conversation at the India AI Impact Summit during a session hosted by Bachpan Manao titled Raising with Algorithms – Who Shapes the World the […]
Designing for Childhood in Intelligent Systems
This reflection grows out of a conversation held at the India AI Impact Summit, where educators, technologists, policy practitioners, and learning designers came together to talk about children and intelligent […]
Why Singing to Children Matters: What Research Tells Us About Lullabies, and Mother-Infant Bonding
Imagine a baby lying in a cradle restless, agitated, and crying. And the mother then rushing to the baby to comfort it. She picks up the child, pats her on […]
Primer for a Rural Community Library – A Practical Guide to Building Community-Owned Reading and Learning Spaces in India
The Primer for a Rural Community Library is a comprehensive, practice-rooted guide for individuals, collectives, and organizations seeking to establish and sustain free, community-owned libraries in rural India. Grounded in […]
Bachpan is Gr8
Cheering for Childhood Bachpan is Gr8 begins with this simple shift in perspective: Childhood is not lacking. It is abundant. Abundant in curiosity, learning, emotion, imagination, and meaning. This idea […]
What we learned from the NDTV Campaign: Bachpan Manao with EkStep & NDTV
2025: A Year of Play This year, PLAY took center stage across India. From kite festivals in Gujarat to Anganwadis in Maharashtra and Rajasthan, from hospital courtyards in Kohima to […]
In the Care of Each Other: Slate Scribbles
The first thing the girl does is find a place to sit where she can lean against the wall. The second thing she does is make sure the boy is […]
Bachpan Manao Masterclass
The Bachpan Manao Masterclasses are 60 min online gatherings built for one thing: usable ideas. Not decks that sit in folders. Not theory that needs translation. But insights, tools, and […]
When Mothers Embrace Math, Children Discover Their Potential
Imagine this: It’s Sunday, the one day you finally have a moment to yourself. You make a cup of chai, put your feet up, and then the phone rings. Your […]
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