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Time of India
30-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Differently abled students in govt schools to get regular physiotherapy
Prayagraj: Children with disabilities enrolled in govt schools in Prayagraj will now receive regular physiotherapy sessions aimed at enhancing their quality of life and learning capabilities. The initiative is part of Samagra Shiksha programme under its Integrated Education component. The programme specifically targets children aged 6 to 14 who are affected by various types of disabilities and are already enrolled in schools. Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) Devvrat Singh said a physiotherapist, Rajendra Kumar Yadav, was temporarily appointed for the academic session 2025-26, up to May 31, 2026. "He is instructed to visit at least 50 schools every 20 working days in a month and provide therapy to each identified child at least twice a month. The services will be extended to children who require physical rehabilitation in accordance with medical advice." The visits will be confined to schools that have students with special needs. In Prayagraj district, 7,200 differently abled children are currently registered, with the highest number—476—in Bahiriya Block. Bahadurpur and Chaka blocks follow with 324 and 354 children respectively. Among these, 60 were identified as requiring physiotherapy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo To further support these children, medical assessment camps will be held at block resource centres (BRCs) starting Aug 1. The first camp will be organised at Manda, followed by camps in Meja on Aug 2, Uruwa on Aug 4, Jasra on Aug 5, Shankargarh on Aug 6, Kidhiara on Aug 7, and Karchhana on Aug 8. These camps will include medical examinations, disability certification and distribution of assistive devices. District coordinator for inclusive education Vikas Pandey said under the PM SHRI scheme, additional camps will be organised from Aug 5 onwards. These will begin with a camp at BRC Jasra for students of Composite School Bikar. Subsequent camps will be held at various locations including BRC India (Aug 13), BRC Saidabad (Aug 18), BRC Holagarh (Aug 20), BRC Phulpur (Aug 26), and BRC Koraon (Aug 30).
Time of India
22-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Online classes enhancing English & science learning
1 2 Prayagraj: Bridging the educational gap between elite convent schools and govt-run council schools, students of Classes 6 to 8 in Prayagraj are now gaining exposure to English and Science, thanks to an initiative launched in collaboration with IIT Madras. This online classroom programme, conducted every day from 1pm to 2pm, aims to enhance students' understanding of English and scientific concepts through structured and engaging sessions. Under the guidance of Vidya Shakti organisation, a fixed timetable has been issued for online classes. On Mondays, students of Class 6 are taught English and Science in two 30-minute sessions each. Similarly, Classes 7 and 8 attend on Tuesdays and Wednesdays respectively, following a rotating weekly schedule. The programme is only accessible to schools equipped with ICT labs, smart boards, smart TVs, or internet facilities. However, to maximise participation, Block Education Officers (BEOs) have been instructed to ensure that as many schools as possible are connected to the initiative. The classes aim not just at textbook learning but also holistic understanding. For instance, during an English session on Friday at the Upper Primary School in Samogar Uruva, students explored the inspirational thoughts of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first President, who famously described education as the most powerful weapon to change the world. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo In the Science session, the focus was on the classification of materials based on their properties. According to Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) Devvrat Singh, the initiative is currently in its first phase and has already been rolled out in districts such as Kanpur Dehat, Lucknow, Shamli, Sitapur, Ayodhya, Meerut, and Gorakhpur alongside Prayagraj. An agreement was signed with Vidya Shakti for one year. For students unable to attend live sessions due to connectivity issues, the teaching materials are also made available on the institution's YouTube channel. The programme officially began on July 2 and is being hailed as a transformative step for primary education in Uttar Pradesh.
