Development is related with advancement and a progressive series of qualitative changes. Development processes have greater relationship with external factors than growth. Proper development cannot take place unless external factors such as nutrition, activity, and protection from diseases, and other socio-cultural influences are well ensured. More specifically development can be defined as the emerging and expanding of capabilities of the individual. Growth forms the basis for the development of functional capacities of the child. Without proper growth, probably the required level of development may not be achieved at a given stage. Acquisition of skills and knowledge also indicates developmental process. Although growth comes to end at some stage of life, development continues till death.
