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Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Collaborates with Sri Aurobindo Society to Foster Inclusive Education

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The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Sri Aurobindo Society (SAS) to promote inclusive education through capacity building initiatives under 'Project Inclusion'. This collaboration aims to strengthen the inclusive education ecosystem in the country, particularly for children with disabilities. The project will provide training, issue e-certificates, and promote awareness and innovation in inclusive teaching methods and tools. Additionally, the project will undertake research and development activities to further enhance the state of inclusive education in the country.

Key Takeaways:

  • The MoU between DEPwD and SAS aims to promote inclusive education through capacity building initiatives under 'Project Inclusion'.
  • The project will provide training, issue e-certificates, and promote awareness and innovation in inclusive teaching methods and tools.
  • The project will be implemented through a mobile app and web-based platform to reach a wider audience.
  • SAS will undertake research and development activities to further enhance the state of inclusive education in the country.
  • The project also intends to expand to geographically challenging regions like Leh, as part of the Leh Inclusion Initiative.
  • The collaboration aims to achieve the mandate of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, particularly under Sections 16, 17, and 47.
  • Sri Aurobindo Society (SAS) will implement 'Project Inclusion' through its 'Rupantar Programme'.
  • The MoU was signed in New Delhi between DEPwD and SAS yesterday.
  • The project will provide training to educators, rehabilitation professionals, school counsellors, general teachers, and other stakeholders.
  • The project will be implemented through a mobile app and web-based platform.
  • The project will promote awareness and innovation in inclusive teaching methods and tools.
  • The collaboration aims to strengthen the inclusive education ecosystem in the country.

Statistics:

  • The MoU was signed between DEPwD and SAS in New Delhi on an unspecified date.
  • The project aims to provide training to a unspecified number of educators, rehabilitation professionals, school counsellors, general teachers, and other stakeholders.
  • The project will be implemented through a mobile app and web-based platform.
  • The project aims to promote awareness and innovation in inclusive teaching methods and tools.
  • The collaboration aims to enhance the capabilities of educators, rehabilitation professionals, school counsellors, general teachers, and other stakeholders.

Sources:

  • [DEPwD, MoU Signed Between DEPwD and SAS to Promote Inclusive Education]
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