With the objective of ensuring education and rehabilitation of children with disabilities, the Delhi Government will set up ten new resource centres benefiting more than 12,500 children. These centres will integrate medical, educational and counselling services under one roof, ensuring a holistic approach free of cost to children’s diverse needs.
Announcing this novel initiative on Monday, Delhi Chief Minister said the centres will be inaugurated by Home Minister Amit Shah on September 17 marking the 75th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The centres are set to be established in Badli, West Vihar, Vishwas Nagar, Mangolpuri, Naraina, Dwarka, Najafgarh, Chhatarpur, Madanpur Khadar and Pratap Nagar.
Rekha Gupta said, “This initiative is not only about school admissions; it is about dignity, empowerment and equal opportunity for every child. Our goal is to ensure that no child is left behind because of unmet medical or social needs.”
Each centre will function as a comprehensive service hub offering physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, behavioural counselling and other specialised services. A dedicated team of six experts including a speech therapist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist and behavioural counsellor will provide personalised care to support children in their learning and daily life activities. The Chief Minister highlighted that these services will have a direct impact on both educational achievement and mental well-being.
“We are creating an ecosystem where children with disabilities can learn, grow and live with independence. Inspired by Prime Minister Modi, these centres will give children new
hope and help them build essential life skills alongside education,” she added.
In addition to rehabilitation services, the centres will serve as district-level nodal institutions for disability-related programmes, including teacher and parent training, community sensitisation and monitoring of inclusive education initiatives.
The long-term benefits of these centres will be far-reaching. Each child will undergo a multi-disciplinary assessment by experts, ensuring that their specific needs are accurately identified. Detailed case records will be maintained for proper medical and educational planning, enabling targeted support.
Children will also have access to free physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and counselling services, while families will benefit from counselling and parental support programmes to assist them in the care and development of their children.
The Chief Minister highlighted that the Delhi Government remains committed to providing children with disabilities equal opportunities, not only in education but also in their overall development and integration into mainstream society.
