Prof. Venita Kaul, Professor Emerita (Education) at Ambedkar University Delhi, discusses the need for a ‘whole sector’ approach in curricular reform for preschool education. Drawing from her longitudinal study, IECEI, she emphasizes the importance of involving the public, private, and parents to promote effective early childhood education. She shares anecdotes reflecting parents’ perceptions of formal education versus ‘learning through play.’
