Kerala Minister Sivankutty launches State-level construction of model autism centres
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Why in news
Kerala Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty inaugurated model autism complexes in all 14 districts under the STARS scheme to provide inclusive education and expert treatment for differently abled students.
Background
The Kerala government allocated ₹2.7 crore to each of the 14 district-level autism complexes. These facilities include barrier-free entry, specialized therapy and assessment rooms, and training facilities for parents.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeSTARS scheme: Kerala state initiative for establishing model autism complexes
- FactFunding: ₹2.7 crore allocated per complex across 14 districts
- PlaceLocation: Kerala
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of inclusive education infrastructure in empowering children with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure gap: Lack of specialized therapy rooms and barrier-free access in rural educational settings
- Parental involvement: Need for structured training modules to support home-based behavioral interventions
Keywords: Inclusive Education · Neurodevelopmental Disorders · Barrier-free Access · Special Education · STARS Scheme
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