Current Context : Delhi’s Directorate of Education mandated all schools to screen students for 21 disabilities using the new PRASHAST mobile app, developed by NCERT/CIET and rolled out under the Samagra Shiksha programme.

• About PRASHAST
  • Full Form: Pre-Assessment Holistic Screening Tool
  • Developer: Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT
  • Coverage: Aligns with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, covering all 21 recognized disabilities.
  • Objective: Enable school-level early identification, leading to timely referrals for expert diagnosis and support.
• About Neurodivergence
  • Encompasses ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and related cognitive variations.
  • Recognizes that students may excel in some domains (e.g., public speaking) but struggle in others, necessitating holistic evaluation.
  • Early detection ensures individualized learning plans under Samagra Shiksha.