Encouraging Everyone: Inclusive Education for People with Disabilities in India

Abstract

The most marginalised people are those with disabilities, who experience social exclusion, stigma, social deviance, and oppression. Due to increased rates of accidents that result in impairments and disabilities brought on by globalisation, liberalisation, and modern lifestyles, the prevalence of disabilities is rising. Although government and non-governmental organisations have worked to rehabilitate disabled people, only a small percentage of disabled people have benefited from rehabilitation services and programs since there is no national policy on the subject. Since most of them reside in remote areas with little knowledge of government programs and services, they are not eligible for such benefits. There has been a paradigm shift in how the issue of disability is being addressed as time has gone on. The empowerment and rehabilitation of people with physical and mental disabilities are given more attention than welfare orientation. In order to mainstream people with impairments, inclusive education is receiving increased attention. In light of this, the current study looks at India's government initiatives to provide inclusive education for people with disabilities.