Pondicherry University Signs MoU with CCPD to Advance Disability Rights and Inclusion
In March 2026, Pondicherry University (PU), Puducherry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD), under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE) to strengthen institutional ties in the domains of disability rights, accessibility, and inclusive education.
Key Details of MoU:
Objective: The MoU aims to advance accessibility and inclusion for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in higher education through joint research, internships, academic exchanges, capacity building, conferences, and structured academic engagement in disability rights and policy.
Support: Pondicherry University promotes inclusive education through free education and fee waivers for PwD students, the Higher Education for Persons with Special Needs (HEPSN) unit, and specialized programmes such as the Postgraduate Diploma in Disability Rehabilitation and Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) coaching.
Significance: The MoU will promote accessibility, inclusion, and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities in Indian educational institutions.
In March 2026, Pondicherry University (PU), Puducherry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD), under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE) to strengthen institutional ties in the domains of disability rights, accessibility, and inclusive education.
Key Details of MoU:
Objective: The MoU aims to advance accessibility and inclusion for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in higher education through joint research, internships, academic exchanges, capacity building, conferences, and structured academic engagement in disability rights and policy.
Support: Pondicherry University promotes inclusive education through free education and fee waivers for PwD students, the Higher Education for Persons with Special Needs (HEPSN) unit, and specialized programmes such as the Postgraduate Diploma in Disability Rehabilitation and Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) coaching.
Significance: The MoU will promote accessibility, inclusion, and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities in Indian educational institutions.
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