Digital Goa, June 26 – Goa government is considering issuing Class X or XII equivalent certificates to students with intellectual disabilities through a skilling test mechanism, informed CM Pramod Sawant. The proposal will be discussed with the Goa Board, Directorate of Education and other allied institutions following which a formal policy decision is taken, the CM informed. Sawant noted that such certification would enable individuals with intellectual disabilities to apply for jobs under the 4% reservation quota for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). He also highlighted that in the past year, 250 physically disabled youth secured jobs in the private sector through efforts of the State Social Welfare Department.
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