Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh government is set to establish five new schools dedicated to children with special needs (CWSN), marking a significant step towards inclusive education.
Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona said the schools would be established in Kameng, Lohit, Siang, Subansiri and Tirap districts.
“We have a significant number of special students in our state who face numerous challenges every day. It is important to take steps to support them,” he said.
Sona said, “Once the initial preparations are complete, the proposal will be placed before the state cabinet for approval.”
The state government is committed to empowering children with special needs by providing better education, care, and opportunities, he said.
The CWSN category pertains to children identified with disabilities.
“It is a testament to the state’s commitment to equality, empowerment and leaving no child behind on the journey to Viksit Bharat,” Chief Minister Pema Khandu said in a post on X. The focus of these schools will be to support children facing daily challenges, Khandu said.
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According to data available with the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+), a total of 2,989 children were identified as CWSNs in Arunachal Pradesh during the 2023-24 academic year.
