Overview
- The nominated MP asked the government to consider a constitutional amendment ensuring free, compulsory early childhood care and education for children aged 3 to 6.
- Her private member resolution proposes a new Article 21B to extend the fundamental right to education to ages 3 to 14.
- The text urges universal, high‑quality ECCE through stronger Anganwadi services and improved delivery, training and support systems.
- Murty situated the appeal in ICDS’s 50th year and referenced the 2002 move that created Article 21A for 6–14‑year‑olds, noting NEP 2020’s push for universal ECCE by 2030.
- Debate in the Upper House is ongoing, with members flagging Anganwadi funding, attendance and worker welfare concerns; no government adoption has been reported.