India@100 Starts at Age 0: Importance of Early Childhood Development

Care is essential for Early Childhood Development in children during their formative years. It is this experience that becomes the foundation for their growth throughout life. Mobile Creches has for the last five decades continued to be a catalyst in the space of childcare and early childhood development for young children belonging to marginalized families. The Indian Express in association with Mobile Creches is curating a series of conversations where we’ll be highlighting the importance of quality childcare provided by the creche workers and how it enables women to go out and work without worrying about their children. In this conversation, Niharika Nanda is joined by Uma Mahadevan, Additional Chief Secretary and Development Commissioner, Government of Karnataka and Sumitra Mishra, Chief Executive Officer, Mobile Creches to discuss why ‘Right to Care’ is of utmost importance for every working family. Hosted and produced by Niharika Nanda Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar The Indian Express delivers comprehensive coverage of breaking news from India and around the world, with a strong focus on global affairs, geopolitical developments, and international diplomacy. From live updates and exclusive reports to in-depth video explainers and expert analysis, the platform covers major global stories, world politics, international conflicts, climate change, and global economic trends. Alongside its award-winning journalism on national politics, elections, policy shifts, and public discourse, The Indian Express offers detailed video coverage, real-time updates, and insightful editorials. It bridges the gap between Indian and international perspectives—keeping readers informed, engaged, and ahead of the news curve.