Sarkari Yojana

ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education)

Uttarakhand
Quick Summary: Uttarakhand's ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) initiative under Samagra Shiksha offers free pre-primary care and learning for children aged 3 to 6 at Anganwadi centres located in government schools.

About ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education)

“ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education)” falls under the Samagra Shiksha Programme and is carried out by the Secondary Education Department, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to deliver good-quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education for children aged 3 to 6 years. The initiative also stresses a safe, secure environment, supplying furniture, TLM and child-friendly facilities to co-located Anganwadi centres run within government school premises across the state.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Secondary Education Department, Government Of Uttarakhand

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The child, boy or girl, should be between…

The child, boy or girl, should be between 3 to 6 years old.

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On the day the academic session begins, the…

On the day the academic session begins, the child must not yet have turned 6 years of age.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Equipping co-located Anganwadi centres inside government school premises…

Equipping co-located Anganwadi centres inside government school premises in the state with furniture, TLM and child-friendly furniture.

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Training for Anganwadi workers and their assistants

Training for Anganwadi workers and their assistants.

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Building pre-school readiness so children develop cognitive and…

Building pre-school readiness so children develop cognitive and psychological skills before joining Class 1.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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The child's Aadhaar identity card

The child's Aadhaar identity card

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The child's birth certificate, serving as proof of…

The child's birth certificate, serving as proof of age

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) through the offline application process outlined below.

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Application Process

Bring the child to the co-located Anganwadi centre concerned with the Aadhaar card or birth certificate as age proof, since this is compulsory for admission/registration.
No fee is charged for admission, and a child may be enrolled at any point between 3 to 6 years of age. Every child of this age group living in the area covered by Anganwadi centres/Balvatikas in government school premises should be registered.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References