On September 23, the Center hosted Nobel Laureate Dr. James J. Heckman for a fireside chat on “Strengthening Early Childhood Education,” in collaboration with the Centre for Civil Society (CCS) and the Central Square Foundation (CSF). Dr. Heckman, renowned for his groundbreaking work in labour economics and early childhood development, engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with Shaveta Sharma-Kukreja, CEO and MD of CSF.
The session drew a diverse audience of educationists, policymakers, researchers, and government officials, and explored the Indian context of early childhood education, including the NEP 2020. Dr. Heckman highlighted the critical role of parental support and called for a broader, more holistic understanding of skills development in early education.
The Center thanks our partners and Luis Miranda for their support in making this event a success.
