On August 15, the UP government will inaugurate 3,000 nursery and kindergarten “balvatikas” under NEP 2020’s Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) initiative. These revamped centers, previously Anganwadis, include learning corners, activity kits, play equipment, child-friendly furniture and stationery. Teachers, Shikshamitras, and Anganwadi workers have been specially trained, said the spokesperson.