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Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla recently emphasized the need for education to contribute to social responsibility and character building. Addressing Kirori Mal College, Maharaja Agrasen College, and Delhi Public School, Mathura Road, he called for youth engagement in democracy and stressed the importance of the National Education Policy 2020
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Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 39th Convocation Ceremony of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in New Delhi, praising the institution for its significant contribution to accessible education. Over 3.2 lakh learners received degrees, diplomas, and certificates. The Vice President emphasized the need for technology
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The Inclusive Education Summit 2026 concluded with a call for systems transformation to support children with special needs, emphasising early identification, inclusive pedagogy, and aligning education pathways to dignified work and societal participation. Source: Original Link
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Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar inaugurated the Cross Disability Early Intervention Centre (CDEIC) at the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Region Centre in Noida. The centre aims to provide early intervention services to children with developmental delays and disabilities, emphasising the crucial role of parents
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The second day of the Inclusive Education Summit 2026 in New Delhi, led by the Department of School Education & Literacy, focused on enhancing inclusive education pathways for Children with Special Needs. Key discussions included the introduction of the PRASHAST 2.0 screening tool, state-specific inclusive education models from Andhra
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India celebrates World Braille Day by highlighting its commitment to improving Braille accessibility and inclusion for visually impaired persons. Through initiatives like the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and NEP 2020, India has been active in expanding access to Braille education, enhancing inclusivity through government schemes, and adopting
MoU
The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Physics Wallah Foundation to provide free online coaching to 15,000 students from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, and beneficiaries of the PM CARES Children Scheme. This initiative aims to enhance access to
Rehabilitation Council of India
The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) has announced significant reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity in rehabilitation education. Key changes include the waiver of fees for the Central Rehabilitation Register, an extension of registration validity, and the designation of 144 institutions as Centers of Excellence. The reforms also
Dyslexia Awareness
The 'Walk for Dyslexia 2025' was launched by Union Secretaries in New Delhi to raise awareness for Dyslexia during Dyslexia Awareness Month. The event, co-organized by various foundations, emphasized the importance of understanding Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs) and the need for early identification and support. The campaign aims
Accessibility
During the International Purple Fest, three significant initiatives were unveiled to enhance accessibility for persons with disabilities in education and skill development. The initiatives include the launch of the IELTS Training Handbook tailored for persons with disabilities, a certification course in Indian Sign Language interpretation, and a specialized training program
Indian Sign Language
The Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) launched the world's largest Indian Sign Language (ISL) digital repository with 3,189 e-content videos during the Sign Language Day 2025 celebration in New Delhi. The event, attended by key government officials, emphasized the importance of sign language for
Recognition of Prior Learning
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is launching Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Certification Programs to enhance inclusive education for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). This initiative includes training for educators and distribution of assistive devices to 40,000 beneficiaries. The RPL programs aim to improve teaching standards and promote