School Admission to Mentally Retarded Children
New Delhi, Nov 26: As per Census, 2001, the total number of persons with disabilities in the country is 2,19,06,769 out of which 22,63,821 are persons with mental disabilities. The children with mental disability in age group of 5-9 years is 9% while in the age group of 10-19 years it is 12% respectively.
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) ensures that every Child with Special Needs (CWSN), irrespective of the kind, category and degree of disability, is provided meaningful and quality education. Hence, SSA has adopted a zero rejection policy. This means that no child having special needs would be deprived of the right to education and they would be taught in an environment, which is best suited to his/her learning needs.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri D. Napoleon in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) ensures that every Child with Special Needs (CWSN), irrespective of the kind, category and degree of disability, is provided meaningful and quality education. Hence, SSA has adopted a zero rejection policy. This means that no child having special needs would be deprived of the right to education and they would be taught in an environment, which is best suited to his/her learning needs.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri D. Napoleon in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
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