A study to integrate the differently abled through technical and vocational education in the polytechnic colleges in India

The paper highlights the salient features of the scheme which is implemented in the polytechnic colleges in southern region in India for training the Persons with Disabilities (PWD). Persons with Disabilities constitute around one tenth of the total population of our country. Educating and training of PWDs is indeed a noble activity, which require selfless service and commitment. If these students were educated and employed, then they will not be considered as burden to society. Integrating Persons with Disabilities into the Mainstream of Technical and Vocational Education scheme is introduced to train the students in the technical institution. The students are given both formal and non formal training in the polytechnics. The success of the scheme would create most satisfaction in all the persons connected with the scheme and thus will be helpful in building a strong nation.