India's Struggle with Special Needs Education

In India, many children with special needs, like physical or mental challenges, are not going to school.

The government's data shows that only about 30% of these children are enrolled in schools.

This number has not changed in eight years.

There are several reasons for this.

Schools often lack the right facilities, like ramps or special equipment.

There are also not enough teachers trained to help these children.

Many families keep their children at home because schools can be unwelcoming.

The government and schools say they are doing their best, but parents and advocates want more funding and better training.

Everyone agrees that more needs to be done to make schools inclusive and supportive for all children.