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Mission Aarambh reaches 1.6 lakh parents in Punjab, boosts early childhood learning through WhatsApp: Dr Baljit Kaur
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, July 13, 2026: Punjab’s Mission Aarambh has connected more than 1.6 lakh parents through WhatsApp-based home learning, strengthening early childhood education by making families active partners in their children’s development, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said on Monday.
She said the initiative, launched under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann in partnership with Pratham and Rocket Learning, is leveraging digital technology to improve Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) across the state.
According to the minister, the programme has expanded to all 23 districts of Punjab, connecting 26,209 Anganwadi Workers through dedicated WhatsApp groups. Around 70 per cent of the workers are actively engaged on the platform, while nearly 35 per cent have been recognised as ‘Gold Medal’ or ‘Superstar Anganwadi Workers’ for their outstanding participation and consistent performance.
Dr. Baljit Kaur said parents receive weekly activity calendars, daily learning videos, interactive quizzes and age-appropriate educational content via WhatsApp, enabling children to continue learning at home in an engaging and structured manner.
She added that the initiative also equips Anganwadi Workers with digital tools to maintain regular interaction with families and support children’s cognitive, language, social and emotional development.
Describing Mission Aarambh as a key step towards improving foundational learning, the minister said the programme reflects the Punjab Government’s vision of making parents equal partners in early childhood education by combining technology, community participation and the efforts of Anganwadi Workers.