The Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSE&L), under the Ministry of Education, has launched an exciting new initiative called “Baalpan ki Kavita.” This program is dedicated to preserving and promoting Indian rhymes and poems for young kids. It fits right in with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes the importance of Early Childhood Education, multilingualism, and cultural relevance in the early learning experience.
Introduction to Baalpan ki Kavita Initiative
To promote high-quality early childhood education and enhance learning in Indian languages (Bhartiya Bhasha), the Government of India has launched the “Baalpan ki Kavita” Initiative. This initiative seeks to compile a delightful collection of nursery rhymes and poems in various Indian languages, including English, that are deeply rooted in our cultural traditions.
The initiative allows contributors to submit existing folklore rhymes (with author details) or newly composed, engaging, and joyful poems for children under three categories:
- Pre-primary (ages 3-6)
- Grade 1 (ages 6-7)
- Grade 2 (ages 7-8)
Objective of the Initiative
- To provide young children with culturally relevant and joyful learning experiences.
- To strengthen early childhood education by integrating multilingual and Indian-language-based learning.
- To ensure the availability of age-appropriate and contextually rich rhymes and poems for primary education.
- To encourage public participation in preserving and restoring traditional Indian rhymes.
Key Features of the Baalpan ki Kavita Initiative
• Encourages contributions in every Indian language (Bhartiya Bhasha) as well as English.
• Participants are welcome to share traditional folklore rhymes or create their own.
• Emphasizes joyful, straightforward, and easy-to-grasp content.
• Aims to nurture a sense of cultural identity and celebrate linguistic diversity among children.
• The initiative invites participation from March 26, 2025, to April 22, 2025.
How to Participate?
- Visit the MyGov website (https://www.mygov.in/)
- Choose the category based on the child’s age group (Pre-primary, Grade 1, or Grade 2).
- Submit an existing traditional rhyme (mentioning the author) or compose a new joyful rhyme.
- Ensure the submission aligns with the theme of early childhood learning and cultural significance.
- There is no entry fee for participation.
