Education ministry announces to launch 2nd round of learning disability training programme

The Ministry of Education has recently announced the launch of the second cycle of its Capacity Building Programme on Specific Learning Disability (SLD) as part of the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP), according to officials.

The programme aims to equip Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) with the essential skills and knowledge to support students with specific learning disabilities effectively.

"New National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recognises learning disabilities among a set of students, with a vision of equitable and inclusive education for all. It stipulates that it is essential that HEIs must be aware of students with specific disabilities, including learning disabilities, and should be sensitised towards



addressing associated challenges," Higher Education Secretary Sanjay Murthy was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.

"To overcome this issue, it is essential that a regular capacity programme on learning disabilities is conducted," he adds.

The first round of the 'Capacity Building Programme on Specific Learning Disabilities,' held in partnership with Changeinkk Foundation, took place from January to July. During this phase, 27 Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), including Central Universities, IITs, IIITs, IIMs, IISERs, SPAs, and NITs, participated in the programme.

The programme featured various sessions, such as orientation, sensitisation, master classes, in-person zone-wise workshops, and implementation monitoring.