The Odisha government is contemplating setting up an exclusive university for people with disabilities.
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The Odisha government is contemplating setting up an exclusive university for people with disabilities.
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The purpose of setting up such exclusive university is to assist students in higher studies and produce professionals for the disability sector.
“We have already sent a proposal for setting up a university to the Higher Education Department. A highlevel committee is examining its feasibility,” said the government official.
Once the committee clears the proposal, the department would push for mobilising funds for the institution.
The disability sector requires a large number of professionals for developing learning materials, innovating newer enabling technologies and handling the psychological aspects.
At present, Odisha does not have an institute of higher learning for persons with disabilities. “Except for Utkal University, Berhampur University and Ravenshaw University, no other institution has even a disability cell to assist students in higher learning.
Setting up of a university would not only cater to the needs of the disability sector in Odisha, but also help the neighbouring States in getting professionals.
