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Nationwide Inclusive Education Module Screening via PRASHAST Portal
The Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL) organises a nationwide screening of a 30-minute Sensitization and Orientation Module on Inclusive Education for Children with Special Needs (CwSN) through the PRASHAST Portal. The screening is conducted in schools across the country as part of the Ministry of Education’s efforts for equitable, accessible, and inclusive education in line with NEP, 2020 and the RPwD Act, 2016.
PRASHAST Portal:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Full form | PRASHAST comprises Pre-Assessment Holistic Screening Tool. |
| Type | PRASHAST is a school-based disability screening tool. |
| Coverage under law | PRASHAST provides for identifying children with probable disability conditions (21) covered under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. |
| Role | PRASHAST serves as an initial screening and referral mechanism. |
| Designed users | PRASHAST is designed for use by regular teachers, special educators, counsellors, and school heads involved in the screening and support of students. |
| Structure | PRASHAST consists of 2 parts: Part-1 (initial screening by regular teachers), and Part-2 (validation of observations and tentative identification of disability categories by special educators or counsellors). |
| Observation requirement before recording | Teachers should observe students for a minimum period of 1-2 months in various settings such as classrooms, playgrounds, co-curricular activities, and social interactions before recording observations. |
| Post-screening validation | After screening, the observations are validated through the second-level screening process. |
| Referral for detailed assessment | If required, the child may be referred for detailed assessment and certification by competent authorities. |
| Policy linkage | The initiative is governed by the Ministry of Education’s continued efforts in line with the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 and the RPwD Act, 2016. |