India, April 26 -- When a child is born, society ensures that the mother receives proper nutrition. The Anganwadi system, the Poshan Abhiyan, and various health schemes have worked tirelessly to ensure that the physical development of the child is not compromised. There are iron supplements, protein-rich meals, vitamins, and regular check-ups. But once the child is born, once the vaccines are administered and the weight chart is updated, what about the child's emotional, psychological, and social growth? Where is the road map for 'Parvarish' - for parenting?

This gap between Poshan (nutrition) and Parvarish (upbringing) is glaring. We focus on the physical well-being of the child before and just after birth, but we often forget that a ch...