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Vice-President Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan visits Donyi-Polo Mission School in Itanagar, emphasizing inclusive education for specially-abled children

Distilled Policy Brief

  • Vice-President Shri C. Radhakrishnan visited the Donyi-Polo Mission School for the Hearing, Visually and Intellectually Impaired at Chimpu, Itanagar, highlighting that such institutions are vital for building an inclusive 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047' by providing education, dignity, and self-reliance.
  • He emphasized the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital tools, and assistive technologies in breaking educational barriers and providing personalized learning for children with special needs.
  • The Vice-President also visited the J. State Museum in Itanagar, commending its role in preserving and showcasing the rich ethnographic heritage, textiles, archaeology, and local traditions of Arunachal Pradesh and the North-East.

🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points

Donyi-Polo Mission School for specially-abled children and the J. State Museum (Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum) preserving North-East ethnographic heritage are located in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.

⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages

The role of assistive technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), in promoting inclusive education for Divyangjan and achieving the vision of an inclusive 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047'.

🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill

Social Justice & Schemes

With reference to cultural and educational institutions in Arunachal Pradesh, consider the following statements: 1. The Donyi-Polo Mission School at Chimpu, Itanagar, is an institution dedicated to supporting hearing, visually, and intellectually impaired children. 2. The J. State Museum in Itanagar is recognized for its role in preserving and showcasing the ethnographic heritage, textiles, and local traditions of Arunachal Pradesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • [A] 1 only
  • [B] 2 only
  • [C] Both 1 and 2
  • [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
✓ Correct Option: [C] Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct according to the government notification. The Vice-President of India visited the Donyi-Polo Mission School for the Hearing, Visually and Intellectually Impaired at Chimpu, Itanagar, emphasizing its role in fostering self-reliance. He also visited the J. State Museum in Itanagar, commending its contribution to preserving the rich ethnographic heritage, textiles, archaeology, and local traditions of Arunachal Pradesh and the North-East.

Tark High-Yield Question Bank ⚡ Practice Full Test in Testing Arena ↗

🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)

UPSC Prelims 2021

Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.

Forensic Anchor: Cabinet Allocation of Business Rules & NCAP Framework
Examiner Trap Takeaway: UPSC swapped Central Pollution Control Board role with State Pollution Control Boards for state-level monitoring.

📚 Static Syllabus & Constitutional Linkages

Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016: The Act mandates inclusive education, reservation in higher education, and barrier-free access to technology and physical infrastructure for persons with disabilities.
Ethnographic Museums and Tribal Heritage: The role of state museums in preserving the material culture (textiles, basketry, woodcraft) of indigenous tribes, crucial for GS I Art & Culture and tribal studies.