The Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC), in collaboration with the Management & Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills Council (MEPSC), today announced a national initiative to strengthen India’s Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) ecosystem at a ceremony held at the Calcutta Press Club Maidan Tent.
As the centerpiece of the event, Ms. Shaleni Biswas, Managing Director, EasyNotes Stationery Pvt. Ltd., was formally appointed as the Torch Bearer of the MEPSC–BRC Pre-School Facilitators & Caregivers Program. Supported by EasyNotes and powered by Nalanda Learning Systems as the Implementation Partner, the pan-India program aims to train thousands of pre-school facilitators and caregivers through structured, competency-based modules aligned with inclusive early learning needs.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sumanta Rudra, Director, Bhaktivedanta Research Center, said,
“Today marks an important milestone in reimagining early childhood education in India. Ms. Shaleni Biswas brings exceptional clarity and commitment, and her leadership will inspire educators nationwide.”
Accepting the honour, Ms. Shaleni Biswas stated,
“I am deeply honoured to champion this mission. Strengthening a child’s foundation years is one of the most meaningful contributions to society. This initiative will empower caregivers, uplift educators, and bring quality early education to every corner of India.”
Prabhu Aradhya (Bhagvan Das), Spiritual Mentor & Leadership Coach, added,
“Service to children is service to humanity. By nurturing caregivers, we nurture society. I congratulate BRC, MEPSC, and all partners for this noble endeavour.”
Tamal Mukherjee, Founder Director, Nalanda Learning Systems, said,
“This collaboration brings together skill development, technology, and strong on-ground execution. We are committed to ensuring scale, quality, and measurable impact across all states.”
The MEPSC–BRC initiative represents a significant step toward building an inclusive ECCE framework and professionalizing early childhood education across India.