A.P. launches mandatory disability screening for all students
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Why in news
Andhra Pradesh announced mandatory disability screening for all students using the 'Prashast 2.0' app starting in the academic year 2026–27 to identify Children with Special Needs (CwSN).
Background
The initiative covers government, local body, aided, and private schools. The 'Prashast 2.0' app is designed to screen for 21 different types of disabilities. The mandate follows directions from the Central Ministry of Education.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeSamagra Shiksha: An overarching scheme for school education for children from pre-school to class XII.
- FactPrashast 2.0: An upgraded application designed to screen for 21 types of disabilities in children.
- PostB. Srinivasa Rao: State Project Director of Samagra Shiksha in Andhra Pradesh.
- FactImplementation Timeline: Mandatory screening to commence in the academic year 2026–27.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of early identification of Children with Special Needs (CwSN) in achieving inclusive education goals in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructural gap: Lack of specialized assistive devices and trained special educators in rural private schools.
- Data privacy concerns: Risks associated with digitizing and storing sensitive health and disability data of minors.
- Standardization hurdle: Variability in screening accuracy across different regions due to inconsistent app calibration.
Keywords: Inclusive Education · Children with Special Needs (CwSN) · Early Intervention · Digital Inclusion · Samagra Shiksha
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