How did ECD come into existence in Nepalese society?

Abstract

ECD program is an essential for the development of the country. This program helps to produce the good human resources needed for the betterment of the country. Globally, contribution of ECD program in education has been highlighted with the research evidences. However in Nepalese context demand of ECD centers are high and expansion of it is very quick. It has been found that ECD center has been expanded drastically. Major reason of this expansion is due to internal need and external pressure. Different committee has recommended the need of ECD program as preprimary. Global movement also pressurize on the expansion of ECD while the change in social structure also demand for ECD program. Beside this the educated society also realize the positive effect on ECD on the future of the child education and development