%20(500%20%C3%97%20280%20px)%20(500%20x%20300%20px)%20(37).png "NIEPID Signs MoU with Jai Vakeel Foundation for Structured and Uniform Education for CwID")
- Aim: To roll out a structured and uniform curriculum—the NIEPID DISHA Curriculum—for Children with Intellectual Disabilities (CwID) across India.
- Curriculum includes Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), a Multisensory Learning Model (VAKT: Visual–Auditory–Kinesthetic–Tactile), and a Digital Portal for educators.
- Teacher training modules will be accredited under CRE (Continuing Rehabilitation Education) for nationwide scaling.
- Implementation across SEDIC centres, DDRS programs, and voluntary schools with free materials in multiple languages under the DALM (Development of Accessible Learning Materials) Scheme.
- Aligns with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), supporting India’s Viksit Bharat vision.
Question:
Q.1 On July 18, 2025, the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID) signed an MoU with which foundation to implement the DISHA Curriculum for Children with Intellectual Disabilities (CwID)?a) Tata Trusts
b) Jai Vakeel Foundation
c) Pratham Foundation
d) Azim Premji Foundation
Answer: b) The MoU was signed between National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID) and the Jai Vakeel Foundation (JVF) to implement a structured curriculum for Children with Intellectual Disabilities (CwID) across India.
