The Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), is organising a five-day online interactive session named “Understanding Down Syndrome”. The programme will start from today and will continue till October 30, 2026. The intention behind the programme is to promote awareness, acceptance and involvement of people with Down Syndrome.
According to the official information posted by NCERT on its X handle, the session will be conducted from 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm daily for five days. The initiative will focus on understanding Down Syndrome and stimulate a more inclusive approach among educators, parents, caregivers and other participants.
𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞. 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥! Join us for a five-day online programme on awareness, early identification, inclusive education, rights, and empowerment of persons with Down Syndrome. 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 : 𝟐𝟔–𝟑𝟎 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 : 𝟏𝟐:𝟒𝟓 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟏:𝟒𝟓 𝐏𝐌 Know More: https://t.co/TDdCEQZC7M Watch Live: NCERT Official: https://t.co/iMW7naIR0i NCERT Events: https://t.co/1oKuisBekF Let’s build a more inclusive, informed and accepting society together! #DownSyndromeAwareness #InclusiveEducation #NCERT #CIET
— NCERT (@ncert) October 22, 2026
The session will cover several points of Down Syndrome, including its causes and characteristics, inclusive education and the rights of people with the condition.
Through this initiative, the organising body aims to encourage discussions about Down Syndrome and highlighting the importance of creating an environment where individuals are valued and supported.
The online session is open to parents, teachers, educators, special educators, healthcare professionals, caregivers and others.
Participants can watch the session through the NCERT official YouTube channel and the NCERT events YouTube channel. The programme will also be broadcasted on the PM eVIDYA ISL Channel 31.
Interested participants are advised to visit the official website for more such information regarding the live session.
