The planning and implementation of Early Childhood Care and Education curriculum in NEP 2020 will be carried out by which of the following Ministries/departments?
(a) Ministry of Education (erstwhile HRD)
(b) Women and Child Development
(c) Health and Family Welfare
(d) Tribal Affairs
Select the correct answer from the code given below:

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (a), (b), (c), (d).

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According to the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the planning and implementation of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) curriculum is a collaborative effort involving multiple ministries/departments:

Ministry of Education (erstwhile MHRD): Responsible for the overall framework and ensuring continuity of ECCE from pre-primary to primary school.
Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD): Plays a crucial role in managing and strengthening Anganwadi centers, which are key hubs for ECCE.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MHFW): Concerned with the health and well-being of children during their early years, contributing to the holistic development of ECCE.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs: Focuses on providing ECCE services to tribal communities, ensuring equitable access and inclusion.