Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge
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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched this challenge under the Smart Cities Mission.
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It is a three-year initiative.
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All cities with a population above 5 lakhs are eligible to participate.
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Purpose: The challenge aims to enable Indian cities to focus on early childhood development (0-5-year-old children). The focus will incorporate into the planning and management of Indian cities.
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Objectives:
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Promote early childhood centric approach among Indian cities.
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Facilitate demonstration of early childhood centric solutions.
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Catalyse cities to the mainstream and implement solutions in the long-term.
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Develop a peer to peer network of nurturing cities.
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Collect and analyse data related to young children and their caregivers.
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Who can apply? The challenge is open to all Smart Cities, capitals of States and UTs, and other cities with a population above 5 lakhs.
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Benefits to Selected Cities: Cities will receive technical assistance and capacity building. It will be helpful to develop, pilot and scale solutions that enhance the quality of life of young children.
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Over time, the programme will enable cities to incorporate a focus on early childhood development into the planning and management of Indian cities.