ECCE universalisation deadline – UGC NET Question

The policy sets 2030 as the deadline for universal access to quality ECCE for all children aged 3–6. This aligns ECCE targets with the broader goal of universal school education. By 2030, every child in this age group is expected to have access to appropriate early childhood programmes. This is crucial for building strong foundations for later learning.

Option A:
Option A mentions 2022, which is much earlier than the planned horizon and not what NEP specifies for complete ECCE coverage.

Option B:
2030 is the year explicitly aligned with universalisation of ECCE in the policy, matching other key school education targets.

Option C:
2040 is too late and relates more to long-term higher education restructuring than to ECCE.

Option D:
2025 is an intermediate milestone but not the final target year for universal ECCE in NEP 2020.