SARATHI – An Inspirational Booklet by Panchayat Samiti Kalyan – Education Department
An Inspirational Booklet by Panchayat Samiti Kalyan – Education Department
The “Sarathi” booklet, a beautifully designed and motivational publication highlighting the success stories of students with disabilities, was developed under the guidance and inspiration of the Hon’ble Chief Executive Officer, the Hon’ble Primary Education Officer, the Hon’ble Secondary Education Officer, and the Hon’ble Group Development Officer.
The concept for this initiative emerged from the vision of the Hon’ble Group Education Officer, centered around the principle of equal opportunity. With the aim of ensuring that children with special needs have the same opportunity to learn alongside their peers in mainstream classrooms, the Inclusive Education Department was activated.
While implementing various benefit schemes through this department, specialists conducted regular school and home visits. A key observation during these visits was that many parents and regular teachers were unaware of the schemes and resources available—not only through the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan but also through other government departments. The “Sarathi” booklet was created to bridge this gap.
This booklet includes a compilation of relevant laws, government resolutions, guidelines, circulars, and welfare schemes—especially those aimed at children with special needs—from Samagra Shiksha and other departments. These have been presented along with QR codes for easy access.
Noteworthy initiatives from Kalyan Taluka, such as “On Call” and “Har Ghar Diya, Har Ghar Tiranga”, are also featured in the booklet. These efforts were met with excellent response and appreciation.
Amidst these ongoing activities, students like Roshni, Purva, and Pranay made us proud with their inspiring journeys. When Roshni topped the 10th standard examination in Kalyan Taluka, the inclusive education team was motivated to start a self-funded “Gaurav Award”, which has been successfully awarded every year since.
This booklet is a humble attempt to showcase and celebrate these impactful efforts and achievements.