Samagra Shiksha Nagaland organises identification and assessment camp for children with special needs.
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DIMAPUR — Commemorating 5th anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Nagaland Education Mission Society, Samagra Shiksha, in collaboration with Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) under the National Health Mission, Department of Health and Family Welfare, organised a mega identification and assessment camp for children with special needs (CwSN) in Kohima on July 29.
An update from Samagra Shiksha Nagaland (SSN) stated that the event marked a significant step in promoting inclusive education and ensuring that no child is left behind.
The inaugural programme was held at the Directorate of School Education in Kohima with the participation of 82 children with special needs from 5 EBRC blocks under Kohima district. It stated that the initiative was to identify, assess and facilitate support services for children with a range of disabilities to ensure appropriate educational interventions and access to entitlements.
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Advisor of School Education and SCERT, Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome, who was the special guest of the inaugural programme, emphasised the government’s commitment to equitable and quality education for all children including those with special needs in line with the vision of NEP 2020.
Delivering the keynote address, the additional secretary of School Education and SCERT, Vikhweno Chale, highlighted the importance of early identification and intervention in enhancing educational outcomes for CwSN.
The deputy mission director of SSN, Kelhikha Kenye, chaired the programme and the vote of thanks was delivered by Emilo Patton, district education officer of Kohima.
The commissioner and secretary of School Education, Kevileno Angami, and head of departments of all sister departments attended the inaugural programme.
Report stated that the camp was organised at Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK), where a dedicated team comprising 11 doctors and 9 members of RBSK carried out the medical assessments.
It stated that children were screened for various disabilities including visual impairment, locomotor disabilities, hearing impairment, dental and ENT issues and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
It added that on-the-spot fitting of hearing aids was conducted for children with identified hearing loss, ensuring immediate support and improvement in quality of life. Additionally, disability certificates were issued by the medical board to eligible children, enabling them to access various government schemes, aids and educational support.
It mentioned that the camp was organised as part of the broader strategy under Samagra Shiksha to strengthen the implementation of inclusive education and promote the rights and dignity of children with disabilities. It also served to create greater awareness among parents, teachers and community members about the importance of early diagnosis and support.
It further stated that the department has planned to conduct similar camps in all the districts in a phased manner under the celebration of Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam.