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India Today
19-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
NCERT to revise curriculum to improve access for children with disabilities
In a move to promote inclusive education for children with disabilities, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) has signed a tripartite agreement with the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).The agreement, signed on Wednesday in the presence of Union Ministers Virendra Kumar and Dharmendra Pradhan, aims to create a more accessible and inclusive education system in line with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) part of the collaboration, NIOS will begin recognising special schools run by NGOs under the Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) as Special Accredited Institutions for Education of the Disabled (SAIEDs). These schools will offer a range of academic and vocational courses, including open basic education and senior secondary programmes. NIOS will manage all aspects related to admissions, exams, study materials, and exam accommodations for these support this initiative, NCERT will work on reviewing and adapting textbooks and curriculum content to make them more inclusive and accessible for students with disabilities. The changes will ensure that the learning materials align with NEP 2020 Minister Virendra Kumar said that every child, regardless of ability, deserves a chance at education. "This agreement reflects the government's vision that inclusive education is a right for all children," he Minister Dharmendra Pradhan echoed the sentiment, highlighting the importance of education in building a fair and aware society. He added that improving school infrastructure, including accessible toilets, will be a key focus area to reduce dropout rates amongst children with Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal underlined the government's efforts to widen access to quality education for students with disabilities, even in top institutions like IITs and also appreciated NIOS's recent move to introduce Indian Sign Language as a subject at the secondary Kumar, Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy, stressed the need to ensure that every child with a disability completes their ensure smooth implementation of this initiative, a Joint Coordination Committee comprising members from DEPwD, NIOS, and NCERT will be formed.(With PTI inputs)Must Watch
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Centre signs MoU to advance inclusive education for children with disabilities
NEW DELHI: The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday signed a tripartite agreement with the NIOS and the NCERT to strengthen inclusive education for Persons with Disabilities (PwD). Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan presided over the signing ceremony held here, a statement issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said. The collaboration seeks to review and adapt curriculum and textbooks to ensure alignment with the principles and pedagogical approaches of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, focusing on relevance, accessibility and inclusivity for learners with disabilities. The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) comes under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. As part of the agreement, the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) will recognise special schools run by NGOs under the Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) as Special Accredited Institutions for Education of the Disabled (SAIEDs). These institutions will offer a variety of academic and vocational programmes, from open basic education to senior secondary courses, with the NIOS handling admissions, examinations, study material distribution and provision of examination-related accommodations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) will support the initiative by reviewing and adapting the curriculum and textbooks to enhance accessibility and inclusivity, in line with the NEP 2020 guidelines. "Children with disabilities have immense potential. Prime Minister Modi's vision is to ensure no child is left behind when it comes to education," said Kumar. "This MoU reinforces the idea that inclusive education is a right, not a privilege," he said. Pradhan emphasised the role of education in building a just society. "It is our responsibility to build a more sensitive and aware society. The NEP 2020 is a step in that direction. Accessible toilets in schools will also be a focus area in the coming year to prevent dropouts due to inadequate infrastructure," he said. DEPwD Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal said the initiative reflects a commitment to expand opportunities for students with disabilities, including in science education and higher institutions like IITs and IIMs. He lauded the NIOS for introducing Indian sign language as a secondary-level subject. Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy, stressed that the ultimate goal is to ensure that every child with disability completes school. To oversee the implementation of the MoU, a Joint Coordination Committee comprising members from DEPwD, NIOS and NCERT will be established, the statement said. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
Indian Express
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Centre, NIOS, NCERT sign agreement to boost inclusive education for children with disabilities
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday signed a tripartite agreement with the NIOS and the NCERT to strengthen inclusive education for Persons with Disabilities (PwD). Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan presided over the signing ceremony held here, a statement issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said. The collaboration seeks to review and adapt curriculum and textbooks to ensure alignment with the principles and pedagogical approaches of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, focusing on relevance, accessibility and inclusivity for learners with disabilities. The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) comes under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. As part of the agreement, the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) will recognise special schools run by NGOs under the Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) as Special Accredited Institutions for Education of the Disabled (SAIEDs). These institutions will offer a variety of academic and vocational programmes, from open basic education to senior secondary courses, with the NIOS handling admissions, examinations, study material distribution and provision of examination-related accommodations. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) will support the initiative by reviewing and adapting the curriculum and textbooks to enhance accessibility and inclusivity, in line with the NEP 2020 guidelines. 'Children with disabilities have immense potential. Prime Minister Modi's vision is to ensure no child is left behind when it comes to education,' said Kumar. 'This MoU reinforces the idea that inclusive education is a right, not a privilege,' he said. Pradhan emphasised the role of education in building a just society. 'It is our responsibility to build a more sensitive and aware society. The NEP 2020 is a step in that direction. Accessible toilets in schools will also be a focus area in the coming year to prevent dropouts due to inadequate infrastructure,' he said. DEPwD Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal said the initiative reflects a commitment to expand opportunities for students with disabilities, including in science education and higher institutions like IITs and IIMs. He lauded the NIOS for introducing Indian sign language as a secondary-level subject. Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy, stressed that the ultimate goal is to ensure that every child with disability completes school. To oversee the implementation of the MoU, a Joint Coordination Committee comprising members from DEPwD, NIOS and NCERT will be established, the statement said.
