Grassroots Voices
4 September 2025
Childcare Leave in Bihar: A Good Policy Undermined by Poor Delivery
A teacher’s journey through delays and a failed digital service reveals why implementation and not just intention shapes the impact of public policy.
In conversation with Arundhati Kumari, a teacher
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Ministry of Education MoE | Government of Bihar
The teacher’s identity has been anonymised at her request. All other details are based on Arundhati Kumari’s account and have been approved for publication. This piece was prepared with editorial assistance from Srishti Shankar, a member of the editorial team at The Policy Edge.
