India, Dec. 21 -- In a move aimed at improving the quality and consistency of education for intellectually disabled students, the state's department of disability welfare has decided to strictly implement the 'Disha' special curriculum, portal and evaluation system in all special schools across the state. Announcing the decision, disability welfare department secretary Tukaram Mundhe said the step would help bring in "uniformity and continuity into special education while supporting the overall development of students".

The Disha framework was developed by the Jai Vakeel Foundation, a non-profit organisation working for children with special needs. In 2019, the NGO partnered with the department of social justice & special assistance in t...