Shri Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Higher Education, Government of India, chaired the Orientation Session for the fourth cycle of the Capacity Building on Specific Learning Disabilities (CBSLD) on August 7, 2025.
The session was held under the aegis of the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP), in collaboration with NIEPA and ChangeInkk. Aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the CBSLD aims to empower faculty and institutions with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively support students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs).
The orientation session familiarized participating institutions with the program’s objectives and implementation plan, while underscoring the importance of building inclusive support systems within Higher Education. More than 80 representatives from 56 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across India participated in the virtual session. With three successful cycles already completed, the initiative has trained over 1,300 faculty members from 86 HEIs. The session was also graced by the presence of the Chairman AICTE and Vice Chancellor, NIEPA.