Swarnaprashana

UNICEF reiterates that “Early childhood is not only the time when the brain develops rapidly, but also a critical window of opportunity for establishing children’s immunity and, consequently, the foundation of good health and optimal productivity in the future” while highlighting the significance of Early Childhood Development (ECD). Therefore, early investment in boosting immunity and fostering intelligence is crucial for the child’s health. A child’s intelligence does not fully develop at birth; rather, it does so at least through the first few years of primary school, according to a large body of research. A child’s ability to live a complete and fruitful life depends on their early growth. Early childhood interventions can have a lasting impact on intellectual capacity, personality, and social conduct. Research has revealed that half of a person’s IQ potential is developed by the time they are four years old. A newborn’s immune system is not fully formed at birth, much like all other organs and systems in the body. Instead, their immunity, a defence mechanism made up of cells, proteins, and organs, develops and becomes stronger over time in an effort to protect them from the numerous infections they come into contact with every day.