TechnoLearn: An International Journal of Educational Technology
  • Year: 2025
  • Volume: 15
  • Issue: 1

A Study on the NCERT Initiatives for Inclusive and Accessible Education and the Status of Implementation in Secondary Level Schools of India: Focus on e-Pathshala

  • Author:
  • Jaganmohana Rao Gurugubelli1,*, Kate Dandesh Kumar2, Ganta Suman3
  • Total Page Count: 15
  • Page Number: 1 to 15

1Assistant Professor, MPD, CIET, NCERT, New Delhi, India

2Associate Professor cum Principal, Modern Institute of Teacher Education, Kohima, Nagaland

3Principal, K.L.R. College of Education, Paloancha, Telangana, India

*Corresponding author: jaganedn@gmail.com

Abstract

This study investigates the implementation of NCERT's initiatives for inclusive and accessible education, with a specific focus on the e-Pathshala platform, within secondary level schools in India. It examines the utilization and effectiveness of e-Pathshala and related NCERT resources such as PRASHAST, Barkhaa, ISL resources, and others in fostering inclusive educational environments. Employing a mixed-methods approach, this research assesses the accessibility of these resources, their impact on students with diverse needs, and the challenges faced by educators in their implementation. The study aims to provide insights into the current status of inclusive education practices in secondary schools and offer recommendations for enhancing the effective integration of NCERT's inclusive initiatives.

Keywords

NCERT, e-Pathshala, Inclusive Education, Accessible Education, Secondary Education, India, PRASHAST, ISL, Digital Education, Teacher Training