Meeting a child’s right to education involves recognising that learning begins early and is inextricably linked to health and nutrition. In this article, Venita Kaul outlines work to define a right to integrated early childhood development in India, identify weak spots in existing provision, and suggest ways to make services more effective by taking a multi-sectoral approach and involving communities.
Venita Kaul, Director, Centre for Early Childhood Education and Development (CECED), Ambedkar University, Delhi, India