Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Govt. Agreement Boosts Inclusive Education for Disabled Students
The government, along with two education organizations, teamed up to help children with disabilities get a better education.
They will change school books and lessons to make them easier to understand.
Schools that help these kids will be officially recognized.
The goal is to make sure every child with a disability can finish school.
This plan will include new support and changes in the future, so everyone has a chance to learn and grow.
DEPwD, NIOS, and NCERT signed an agreement to boost inclusive education for students with disabilities.
The agreement aims to adapt curriculum and textbooks, aligning with NEP 2020.
NIOS will recognize special schools run by NGOs as Special Accredited Institutions.
NCERT will support the initiative by reviewing and adapting curriculum and textbooks.
A Joint Coordination Committee will oversee the implementation of the MoU.
- Who
- The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) are involved.
- What
- A tripartite agreement was signed to strengthen inclusive education for Persons with Disabilities (PwD).
- When
- The signing ceremony took place on Wednesday.
- Where
- The location of the signing ceremony was not specified.
- Why
- To adapt curriculum and textbooks, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for learners with disabilities, in line with NEP 2020.
- Signatories
- DEPwD, NIOS, NCERT
- Main Goal
- Strengthen inclusive education for PwD
- Focus
- Curriculum adaptation and accessibility
- Policy Alignment
- National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
- NIOS Role
- Recognize and accredit special schools