Inclusive Education and Digital Technology

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Online Training on

"Inclusive Education and Digital Technology"

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes digital technology as a transformative force to achieve inclusive and equitable education. By leveraging ICT, assistive technologies, open educational resources, and multilingual digital content, the policy ensures access for diverse learners, including children with disabilities, those from rural and marginalized backgrounds, and first-generation learners. Furthermore, NEP 2020 emphasizes the creation of robust digital infrastructure in schools, continuous teacher training in techno-pedagogical approaches, and the integration of blended and online learning models to ensure resilience in times of disruption, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through adaptive learning systems, AI-enabled personalization, and interactive platforms, digital technology becomes an equalizer that democratizes access to knowledge, nurtures holistic development, and supports lifelong learning. Thus, the policy highlights the pivotal role of technology in creating an education system where no learner is left behind and every child has the opportunity to thrive in a future-ready, knowledge-driven society.

Aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy 2020, CIET-NCERT is organising a five hours online training series titled “Inclusive Education and Digital Technology”. Keeping the expertise in view, we have collaborated with Department of Education of Groups with Special Needs (DEGSN), NCERT for the online training series on “Inclusive Education and Digital Technology” from 18 - 22 August, 2025 in English version and 25 - 29 August, 2025 in Hindi version from 4 PM to 5 PM.

The sessions will be broadcast live on NCERT’s YouTube Channel and simulcast on PM eVidya DTH TV Channels (6 to 12) and the Jio TV mobile app. Participants will also be able to access recorded sessions through a dedicated YouTube playlist, allowing them to revisit essential pedagogical concepts and instructional strategies at their convenience.

Objectives of Training:​

After completion of the training series, the learner will be able to:

  1. Identify and use assistive technologies for inclusive learning.
  2. Integrate multilingual and accessible digital content to address the needs of marginalized groups and children with disabilities.
  3. Design and adapt blended and flexible learning environments for inclusive classrooms.
  4. Utilize Open Educational Resources (OERs) and government initiatives like DIKSHA, SWAYAM, PM eVIDYA for inclusive education.
  5. Apply adaptive and personalized learning systems to cater to individual learner needs.
  6. Promote digital citizenship, equity, and ethical use of technology in the teaching-learning process.
Who can participate?

Students, Teachers, Parents, Administrators and all those who are interested.

Program Schedule:
Page Title
Date & Time Title of the Sessions Name of the Resource Persons Banner Link Presentation link Video Link
Day 1:
Monday, 25 August 2025 (Hindi)
Inclusive Education: Concept, Need and Scope Dr. Anupam Ahuja, Former Faculty, Department of Education of Groups with Special Needs, NCERT Day 1 Presentation-1 Video
Day 2:
Tuesday, 26 August 2025 (Hindi)
Universal Design of Learning (UDL) Prof. Vinay Kumar Singh, Professor and Head, Department of Education of Groups with Special Needs, NCERT Day 2 Presentation-2 Video
Day 3:
wednesday, 27 August 2025 (Hindi)
Digital Technology for CWSN Dr. Sumin Prakash, Associate Professor, Department of Education of Groups with Special Needs, NCERT Day 3 Presentation-3 Video
Day 4:
Thursday, 28 August 2025 (Hindi)
Assistive Technologies Dr. Shilpa Manogna, Associate Professor, Department of Education of Groups with Special Needs, NCERT Day 4 Presentation-4 Video
Day 5:
Friday, 29 August 2025 (Hindi)
Digital Technology for Reaching the Unreached Dr. G. Balaji, Assistant Professor, Department of Education of Groups with Special Needs, NCERT Day 5 Presentation-5 Video

Organising Team:

Programme Advisory:

Prof. Indu Kumar, Head- DICT, Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, New Delhi.


Programme Coordinator and Course Coordinator :

Dr. Angel Rathnabai, Associate Professor, Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, New Delhi.


Technical Coordinator:

Dr. Satnarain, Academic Consultant, Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, New Delhi.



How to participate?

Step 1 : Registration :
Participants need to register using the following link or the QR code - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdomj6CVm2NjUZqAADBViO7sg4n2ySIDDE S2YJqPxSBifXD0w/viewform?usp=dialog​ or scan the QR code -

Step 2 : Watch live sessions and learn about the topic  :
Participants have to attend training sessions, which will be live-streamed on NCERT Official YouTube channel - http://youtube.com/ncertofficial from 18 - 22 August, 2025 in English version and 25 - 29 August, 2025 in Hindi version 4 PM to 5 PM Monday to Friday The session will also be telecasted live on the following :

  • PM eVIDYA Channels #6-12
  • DD Free Dish Channel
  • DISH TV Channel #2027-2033
  • JJio TV mobile app

If anyone has missed the live sessions, they can watch the recording using the playlist link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcsj1x9n9h4iv57I_3AO0d078hMa7D0n3&si=uB-Vo2yQr wwCrDF9


Step 3 : Take up the online course, participate in post-assessment, and get certified :

Those who are interested in getting a certificate, they need to do the following:

  • Join the online course that will be launched on DIKSHA portal Course link :https://learning.diksha.gov.in/diksha/course.php?id=805§ion=1791&modeActive=4251 This course will be open till 15 March, 2026.
  • Participants need to join the course, go through all the five videos.
  • Participants need to take up the final assessment. Participants can attempt thrice the assessment.
  • Participants who score 70% and above in the final assessment will get a certificate and they can access their certificate in their DIKSHA profile page itself. It may take 15-20 days to receive the certificate.

Step 4 : Submit Feedback : Participants are expected to submit feedback using the link or QR code -
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmzaQ91dzeQGRNeY-rmfCxzHSX_lePX4AL TTDVwnk-tT10ow/viewform?usp=dialog​

or scan the QR code-

This feedback form is intended to know participants' experiences, learning, and suggestions regarding the online training. This will help us in further improvement of the virtual training process.

For any queries, mail to : training.helpdesk@ciet.nic.in or call: 8800440559.

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