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Chetana Vikas Mandir's Vocational section's Palavi group follows the curriculum defined by Government of Maharashtra's Disha Abhiyan to train individual students with disabilities in work-related skills and self-care to make them independent. Ages 18–21: Training in housekeeping, culinary, and retailing skills, aimed at enhancing employability too.
We train our special students in multiple skills to prepare them for their future carrier:
Functional Vocational Units: Examples from resource-based models include:
Bakery Unit: Hands-on baking tasks, measuring ingredients, simple preparation Disha Foundation.
Kitchen Unit: Basic culinary tasks like peeling, chopping, snack preparation, using kitchen tools safely Disha Foundation.
Block Printing: Introductory traditional craft skills under guided supervision Disha Foundation.
Stitching: Basic sewing and embroidery, progressing to pattern work Disha Foundation.
Art & Craft: Exploring creative expression through drawing, painting, paper crafts Disha Foundation.
Machine Operation: Simple vocational tasks like photocopying, lamination, spice grinding
Chetana Vikas Mandir has included cultural activities into the curriculum.
Continuity & Transition: Disha Abhiyan ensures a seamless progression from early education to vocational readiness.
Empowerment through Skills: Vocational training equips students with practical competencies—cooking, cleaning, retail management, or craftwork—to foster independence.
Inclusive Design: Personalized IEPs and engaging teaching methods ensure accessibility and success for diverse learners.
Scalable Tracking: The DISHA portal supports accountability and helps track outcomes in real time across schools and districts.
In essence, Disha Abhiyan equips special school students—girls and boys alike—with meaningful pathways to independence and employability, integrating vocational training through age-appropriate, inclusive, and monitored educational strategies.
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