Education Ministry launches 'Baalpan ki Kavita' initiative to restore Indian rhymes for young children
The Ministry of Education launched the 'Baalpan ki Kavita' initiative on 25 March 2025 to build a compendium of nursery rhymes and poems in all Indian languages and English for young children.
Summary
The Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, launched the 'Baalpan ki Kavita initiative: Restoring Bhartiya rhymes/poems for young children' on 25 March 2025. In line with NEP 2020's focus on early childhood education and mother-tongue learning, it will prepare a compendium of nursery rhymes and poems in all Indian languages and English, relevant to the Indian context. A contest with MyGov, open from 26 March to 22 April 2025, invites folk or new rhymes in three categories: pre-primary (ages 3–6), Grade 1 (6–7) and Grade 2 (7–8).
Key facts
- Launched
- 25 March 2025, Ministry of Education (DoSE&L)
- Aim
- Compendium of rhymes in all Indian languages and English
- Contest
- With MyGov, 26 March–22 April 2025
- Categories
- Pre-primary (3–6), Grade 1 (6–7), Grade 2 (7–8)
Practice MCQs 1 questions
What is the aim of the 'Baalpan ki Kavita' initiative launched by the Ministry of Education on 25 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Building a compendium of nursery rhymes and poems in Indian languages and English for young children
The initiative will prepare a compendium of nursery rhymes and poems in all Indian languages and English, relevant to the Indian context, for young children.