The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Friday by the state Department of Social Welfare and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) for establishing structured collaboration for implementation of curriculum frameworks developed by NIEPID in state-run special schools.
The partnership aims to improve the quality of education and development services for children with intellectual disabilities through expert support, training and ongoing monitoring, an official statement said.
As per provisions of the MoU, both institutions will collaborate in areas such as early identification and intervention, capacity building of special educators, healthcare providers and frontline workers, curriculum implementation, research, documentation and community awareness to promote inclusion and reduce stigma.
As part of the collaboration, training programs, development of learning resources, digital learning content and expert monitoring will be carried out.
The MoU will remain in force for three years and can be extended by mutual consent.
Published on January 17, 2026
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