Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Chandigarh Launches Inclusive Education Policy for Disabled Children
Chandigarh has created a new education plan to help kids with disabilities.
This plan makes sure all children can go to school, get a good education, and feel welcome.
It's for children with disabilities in government and supported schools, up to age 18.
The goal is to create schools that are easy to use and offer a great education for everyone.
This new policy is a step toward equality, showing that everyone deserves the same opportunities.
Chandigarh launches the first comprehensive Education Policy for Children with Special Needs - 2025.
The policy ensures free and compulsory education in government and aided schools for children with disabilities up to age 18.
The policy is aligned with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
The policy aims to provide barrier-free, dignified, and quality education.
The policy was launched at Punjab Raj Bhavan by the Punjab Governor and UT Administrator.
- Who
- The Chandigarh Administration and children with disabilities.
- What
- Chandigarh launched an inclusive education policy for children with special needs.
- When
- Friday.
- Where
- Chandigarh.
- Why
- To ensure barrier-free, dignified, and quality education for children with benchmark disabilities.
- Policy Name
- Education Policy for Children with Special Needs - 2025
- Objective
- Ensure barrier-free, dignified, and quality education
- Target Group
- Children with benchmark disabilities
- Age Range
- Up to 18 years old
- Applicable Schools
- Government and aided schools
- Legal Basis
- Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016