Sisodia distributes laptops to over 5,000 specially-abled students of Delhi govt schools

New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI) Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia distributed laptops and or learning aids on Friday to over 5,000 children with special needs studying in schools run by city government, according to an official statement.

initiative was carried out under Delhi government's Talent Promotion Policy through which children with special needs are provided support in form of suitable aids, equipment and learning materials. scheme covers specially-abled children under 21 categories and helps m enhance ir learning capabilities and productivity, statement said.

To facilitate children with special needs (CWSN) studying in Delhi government schools, Sisodia distributed laptops, tablet computers, sports kits and teaching aids to 5,322 children of Classes 8 to 12.

"Children with special needs are determined to learn but y often face challenges in different aspects of life, which hinders ir development and restricts m from participating at community level. Talent Promotion Scheme is a small step by (Arvind) Kejriwal government to provide support to special children in our schools and help m enhance ir productivity and efficiency," Sisodia, who also holds education portfolio in Aam Ami Party (AAP) government, said.

He ded that this effort will surely help m le a better life.

Sisodia said se special children are trying ir best to learn and it is government's duty to provide every possible support to m.

"y must not feel left out at any cost. It is vision of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal that if nature has provided less resources and opportunities to any person, it is government's duty to provide m an equal platform and support m in every given need. We are just following his vision," he said.  Along with distribution of learning aids to specially-abled children, a special exhibition was also organised that showcased work of se children studying in Delhi government schools under skill areas like art, craft, business blasters, pre-vocational and vocational. PTI SLB RC