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India and Sri Aurobindo Society Collaborate to Enhance Inclusive Education

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The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), under the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sri Aurobindo Society (SAS) to foster inclusive education through capacity building initiatives under 'Project Inclusion'. This partnership aims to enhance the capabilities of educators, rehabilitation professionals, and other stakeholders to strengthen the inclusive education ecosystem in India. The 'Rupantar Programme' of SAS will implement 'Project Inclusion' through a mobile app and web-based platform, providing training, e-certificates, and promoting awareness and innovation in inclusive teaching methods and tools.

Key Takeaways:

  • The MoU was signed between DEPwD and SAS to implement 'Project Inclusion' under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, to promote inclusive education for children with disabilities.
  • The partnership aims to enhance the capabilities of educators, rehabilitation professionals, school counsellors, general teachers, and other stakeholders through a mobile app and web-based platform.
  • SAS's 'Rupantar Programme' will implement 'Project Inclusion' through a mobile app, providing training, e-certificates, and promoting awareness and innovation in inclusive teaching methods and tools.
  • The project will also undertake research and development activities to further enhance the state of inclusive education in India.
  • Importantly, the project aims to expand to geographically challenging regions like Leh, as part of the Leh Inclusion Initiative of DEPwD.

Statistics:

  • The MoU was signed on July 7 in New Delhi.
  • The partnership aims to strengthen the inclusive education ecosystem in India.
  • The 'Rupantar Programme' of SAS will implement 'Project Inclusion' through a mobile app and web-based platform.
  • The project provides training to educators, rehabilitation professionals, and other stakeholders.
  • The MoU aims to promote awareness and innovation in inclusive teaching methods and tools.
  • The project will expand to geographically challenging regions like Leh.

Sources:

  • India Education Diary
  • Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD)
  • Sri Aurobindo Society (SAS)
  • Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016

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