Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today said that ensuring dignity, accessibility, and equal opportunities for the Divyang population is a collective responsibility. He said this while inaugurating the three-day inclusive education summit in New Delhi today. Mr Pradhan highlighted the importance of early identification of learning challenges and stressed that inclusive education is not the responsibility of schools or families alone.

 

He also emphasised that the government is working to identify all divyang students throughout the country through the PRASHAST application and provide special care to those who show signs of it.

 

The Education Minister also walked through the exhibition showcasing assistive products, solutions, and smart technologies at the Summit. He also expressed appreciation for the innovative and world-class solutions developed by Indian start-ups to make education more inclusive and to address the diverse needs of Children with Special Needs and Persons with Disabilities.

 

Meanwhile, the summit brought together all stakeholders involved in this field, such as students, teachers, special educators, school management and institution management.