Which of the following conditions have not been envisaged in NEP-2020 for the promotion of Early Childhood Care and Education at the foundational stage of learning?
A. Multi-level and activity-based learning
B. Co-location of Anganwadies centres with primary schools
C. Developing a new cadre of ECCE teachers
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Correct option is A

Solution: Correct Answer is (a) Both (B) and (C) of the above.
Explanation:
NEP-2020 emphasises the holistic development of children at the foundational stage (ages 3–8) through approaches like multi-level and activity-based learning, play, storytelling, and experiential learning. It aims to integrate Anganwadi centres and ECCE programmes into the broader school system, but it does not specifically mandate the co-location of Anganwadi centres with primary schools. Similarly, NEP-2020 focuses on training and capacity building of existing teachers for ECCE, rather than creating an entirely new cadre of ECCE teachers. Therefore, options B and C have not been explicitly envisaged.
Information Booster:
NEP-2020 introduces a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure, where the foundational stage covers ages 3–8 (pre-primary and grades 1–2). The policy stresses play-based, activity-centred learning and integration of early literacy and numeracy, along with socio-emotional development. ECCE is seen as a bridge between home, Anganwadi, and school.
Additional Knowledge:
→The policy recommends universal access to quality ECCE by 2030.
→Focus is on preparing children for formal schooling without rigid academic pressure.
→Emphasis is on continuous professional development of teachers rather than creating entirely new roles.
→The curriculum at this stage is flexible and experiential, catering to individual developmental needs.