Education of exceptional children in India

Pages: 165-167
Vandana Sharma (Department of Sociology, Panjab University, Chandigarh )

All the members of the society irrespective of their age, economic status, gender, potential, personality as well as disability contribute towards the development of the nation-state. Earlier education was only meant for normal children, with educational expansion and rising standards, even more students are now being transferred into special education. Many educators were against the concept of special education and segregating the special children and they were of the view that special education is not in accordance with the principle of Equality. In integrated education, special services for special children within the regular school setting are provided. In India, integration is a worthwhile move and a very satisfying trend for exceptional children.