Fostering Inclusivity in Education: Unleashing the Potential of Inclusive Education in India

Abstract

Inclusive Education (IE) offers opportunity to provide accessible education for all, regardless of physical or mental disabilities. It underscores the idea that children with special needs should be seamlessly integrated into mainstream education system without discrimination. Challenges such as shortage of trained teachers, well-designed curriculum, resources, adequate infrastructure, awareness, positive attitude, effective strategies, and supportive policies hinder the expansion of IE in developing economies like India. The present need of the hour is, to prepare resilient, effective, and competent educators, who can successfully champion and implement IE. This article aims to investigate and spotlight the obstacles hindering the promotion of IE and also proposes ideas for developing strategies to make IE an integral part of the Indian Education System.