Goa Launches Specialized Training for Persons with Disabilities to Aid Competitive Exam Success
Specialised training for divyangs to help crack competitive exams
The Times Of India
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In Goa, India, specialized training for persons with disabilities (PwD) will begin this week, aimed at helping them prepare for competitive exams like the Goa State Public Service Commission and UPSC. The initiative, offered free of charge, includes accessible study materials and sign language interpreters, addressing the unique challenges faced by PwD in education.
- 01Free specialized training for persons with disabilities (PwD) in Goa begins this week.
- 02Training will help PwD prepare for competitive exams like the Goa State Public Service Commission and UPSC.
- 03Accessible study materials and sign language interpreters will be provided.
- 04The initiative is a collaboration between the State Commission for Persons with Disabilities and Goa University.
- 05Each training batch will consist of 35 to 40 students for focused learning.
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In a significant initiative, Goa, India, will launch specialized training for persons with disabilities (PwD) to assist them in preparing for competitive examinations. The training, which begins this week, is a collaboration between the State Commission for Persons with Disabilities and Goa University, and will be offered free of charge. State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities Guruprasad Pawaskar emphasized the need for tailored support, noting that many PwD face challenges such as a lack of accessible study materials and trained teachers. The program will provide sign language interpreters and ensure that all teaching materials are available in accessible formats. Each training batch will accommodate 35 to 40 students, with options for both offline and online classes to ensure inclusivity. This initiative aims to empower PwD, helping them to access government job opportunities through competitive exams, which often have a 4% reservation for individuals with disabilities.
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This training initiative aims to improve the chances of persons with disabilities in Goa to clear competitive exams, thereby increasing their access to government job opportunities.
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