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The Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment has virtually launched a 6-month CBID (Community Based Inclusive Development) Program on rehabilitation of Divyangjan(Persons with Disabilities).
About CBID (Community Based Inclusive Development) programme:
- Firstly, the programme has been co-designed by the Rehabilitation Council of India and the University of Melbourne.
- Secondly, the programme aims to create a pool of Grassroot rehabilitation workers at the community level. These workers will be trained for successfully discharging their duties.
- Thirdly, after training, the workers can then work alongside the ASHA and Anganwadi workers. They can handle cross-disability issues and facilitate the inclusion of persons with disabilities in society. The workers will be called ‘Divyang Mitra’ i.e. friends of persons with disabilities.
- Fourthly, Nodal Body: National Board of Examination in Rehabilitation under the Rehabilitation Council of India will conduct examinations. The board will also award certificates to pass-out candidates.
About Rehabilitation Council of India(RCI):
- RCI was initially set up as a registered society in 1986. In 1992, the Rehabilitation Council of India Act was enacted by Parliament, and it became a Statutory Body in 1993.
- Mandate:
- To develop, standardize and regulate training programmes/ courses at various levels in the field of Rehabilitation and Special Education.
- To maintain the Central Rehabilitation Register for qualified Professionals/ Personnel and promote Research in Special Education.
- It will also take punitive action against unqualified persons delivering services to persons with disability.
Source: PIB
