The Ministry of Education (MoE) launched accessible Career Cards for Children with Special Needs (CWSN) on March 31, 2026 . Secretary of DoSEL, Sanjay Kumar, officially released the cards in New Delhi. This initiative adapts 150 existing career cards into inclusive formats. These cards aim to guide students with special needs toward future job pathways.
Accessible Career Cards Launched
The Career Cards provide concise information on job roles. They detail required educational qualifications. Potential professional pathways are also outlined.
The cards are a part of the national guidance architecture. This architecture previously released 500 general career cards in 2024. The new set ensures CWSN have access to similar career information. This supports the goal of Viksit Bharat, a developed India.
UNICEF India, NCERT, and Pratham Education Foundation collaborated on development. The cards are now available in Braille format . This makes career guidance more accessible.
Alignment with National Policies
This initiative aligns with the National Educational Policy (NEP) 2020 . It also follows the National Curriculum Framework (NCF-SE 2023) . Both policies emphasize inclusive skilling. Early identification of special needs is also a focus.
Secretary Kumar stated a target for 2030. By then, every student finishing Class 12 should have at least one core skill. The Career Cards support this objective.
Teacher Training and Support
NCERT will develop training modules for regular teachers. This will be done with State Councils of Educational Research and Training (SCERTs) and District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs).
There is an urgent need for more social educators. Secretary Kumar highlighted this. Appointing more educators will strengthen school support systems across India.
Key Details of Career Cards
The Career Cards offer early exposure to diverse industries. Students can match academic choices with interests. They provide clear information on career options for CWSN.
| Card Feature | Details Provided |
| Job Roles | Description of various professions |
| Educational Qualifications | Required schooling and certifications |
| Professional Pathways | Potential career progression |
The launch event took place at Kartavya Bhawan in New Delhi. The MoE aims to bridge the information gap for students with disabilities.
