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The Better India and EkStep Foundation partnered to create #ChildhoodDialogues, a space to shine the light on Early Childhood in India.

This is a space that gathers voices from all stakeholders, highlights ideas, showcases diverse efforts of caregivers, and captures institutional and governmental change to enhance visibility of the Early Childhood Ecosystem!

 

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