The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) has partnered with Enable India to introduce a 70-hour interactive Employability Skills course for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), according to an official announcement.
Crafted under the guidance of DEPwD Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal, this transformative course aims to revolutionise access to employment opportunities for PwDs.
The official launch of this course took place at the Purple Fest, aiming to make a promising future for individuals with disabilities. The inauguration ceremony at the event underscored the commitment to creating a more inclusive and empowered society, as per the statement.
Alongside this announcement, the National Council for Vocational Education and Training, in collaboration with the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, revealed comprehensive Guidelines for Accessibility Standards. These guidelines, meticulously designed for both physical and digital skill training infrastructure, serve as a beacon of inclusivity for individuals with diverse disabilities.
This move aims to ensure the nationwide adoption of standards by all government-associated skill training organisations, fostering a more accessible environment for everyone.
With inputs from ANI.