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What is the News?
The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment has released the Training Modules of the Central Sector Scheme.
What is the training module of the Central Sector Scheme?
It is a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at sensitising all government functionaries of the various Acts and Central Sector schemes for Persons with Disabilities(PwD).
Developed by: The Training Modules have been developed by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
What is the 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.
Functions of RCI
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.
To take punitive action against unqualified persons delivering services to persons with disabilities.
Source: This post is based on the article “Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Releases Training Modules of Central Sector Scheme” published in PIB on 9th November 2021.
