A.P. launches mandatory disability screening for all students
Andhra Pradesh has launched a mandatory disability screening program for all students using the 'Prashast 2.0' app. The initiative aims to identify 21 types of disabilities early to provide necessary educational support.
Why it matters
This policy represents a significant effort to improve inclusive education and accessibility for children with special needs at a state level.
The State Project Director (SPD) of Samagra Shiksha, B. Srinivasa Rao, on Wednesday announced that all students studying in government, local body, aided and private schools across Andhra Pradesh will undergo mandatory screening through ‘Prashast 2.0’, an upgraded app for screening 21 types of disabilities in children.
The article is a straightforward report on a government educational policy implementation.
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