Panaji: A transformative 70-hour interactive employability skills course for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) was launched following a collaboration in this regard between the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) and Enable India.
Crafted under the guidance of Secretary, DEPwD, Rajesh Aggarwal, this “pioneering” course has been designed to “revolutionise” access to gainful employment opportunities for PwDs.
The launch of this Innovative” course took place at the Purple Fest, and the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment claimed the course would herald a promising and brighter future for individuals with disabilities.
In addition to this announcement, the National Council for Vocational Education and Training, in collaboration with the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, unveiled comprehensive Guidelines for Accessibility Standards. These guidelines, tailored for physical and digital skill training infrastructure, stand as a “beacon of inclusivity” for individuals with diverse disabilities.
“This revolutionary step ensures that the standards will be adopted nationwide by all government-associated skill training organizations, fostering a more accessible environment for everyone,” the Ministry stated.
“This event symbolised a milestone and represented a significant stride towards building a more accessible and inclusive future for all. The impact of these initiatives promises to create lasting changes in the landscape of employability and accessibility for Persons with Disabilities across the nation,” the Ministry claimed.
– global bihari bureau
