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Polytechnics to show the path of integration

The Ministry of Human Resource Development has identified some polytechnics which will set the example of how to integrate students with disabilities in mainstream technical and vocational education.

Most educational institutions in the country are not disabled-friendly. Taking cognizance of this fact, there exists a Centrally sponsored scheme to upgrade existing polytechnics so that they are better equipped to cater to the needs of students with disabilities.

This scheme is directly funded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (M.H.R.D.), Government of India. Three polytechnics have been identified under this scheme:

• G.I.E.T., Hissar
• Government Polytechnic, Sirsa
• B.P.S. Mahila Polytechnic, K.G. Khanpur Kalan (S.P.T)

The State government will reimburse the costs incurred on scholarships, transportation, books and uniform allowances, and other incidental costs under formal and non-formal training programmes.

The polytechnics, on the other hand, will undertake payment of recurring expenditure out of the funds earmarked for this scheme. The entire amount will be adjusted within the grants received under Direct Central Assistance from the Government of India.

The selected polytechnics will also receive a recurring grant from the M.H.R.D.’s Department of Education to cover expenditure on consultants as well as staff development and maintenance.

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