India, Aug. 24 -- Playschools, nurseries and kindergartens, whether standalone private institutions or a part of schools, would be regulated by a proposed law being drafted by the BJP-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra. This is the first attempt to regulate early childhood education by a state government.

The proposed legislation, called the Maharashtra Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Act, 2025, will introduce a regulatory framework for pre-primary schools and early learning centres.

According to the draft legislation, which is yet to be published for public scrutiny, the move aims to ensure quality education for children aged below six, as well as their safety.

The draft legislation draws from Article 45 of the Constitut...