• Dr. Debajani Palai

Inclusive Education (IE) occupies an important place in its way towards social inclusion. Differently abled children get equal chances with all other students to share with class room learning in one and same platform. Because of “Minority Group” or “Divyanga” there was dearth of learning opportunities for them, but this inclusive education (IE) has paved way for social inclusion and thereby they have got free access to educational institutions. The modern India inclusive education is revolutionary approach which has established the right to education for all in a common educational set-up. In traditional India People with minority communities and disabilities were excluded from the educational facilities. Inclusive education brings social inclusion. There are different laws which protect the rights of differently abled persons. The Rights of Persons with Disability (RPwD) Act, 2016 has enhanced the scope of inclusive education in a broad manner as it is helpful for all learners regardless of learning abilities & disabilities. It supports all the students having passion to learn. It adheres the principle of inclusion and equity in diversity on the basis of ability. Similarly, the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 emphasises on inclusive education which invites social justice & equality for different communities and the whole society. Again, it focuses to eradicate educational barriers for children with special needs. The main Objective of this small piece of study is to focus on the importance of inclusive education and the principle of social inclusion. It also identifies the challenges in the path of inclusive education & suggests strategies to curve the challenges. This is completely a Review Paper & data is collected from secondary sources.

Inclusive Education, Inclusion, Differently Abled Persons, Minorities, Diversities & Challenges & Opportunities

"INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: A Holistic Approach", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no.h373-h378, March-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403751.pdf

"INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: A Holistic Approach", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no. pph373-h378, March-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403751.pdf