PRASHAST 2.0: NCERT's Digital Tool for Disability Screening

Exam-focused facts from the 7 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) developed PRASHAST 2.0, which stands for Pre-Assessment Holistic Screening Tool.
The platform is a digital tool for the early detection of disabilities in school children, covering all 21 types of disabilities listed under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016.
It facilitates the issuance of disability certificates and access to support services under the Samagra Shiksha programme.
The tool employs a two-part screening process where Part I is for mainstream teachers and Part II is for special educators, counselors, or school heads.
The platform is integrated with national data sources such as UDISE+, APAAR ID, and the Swavlamban Card Portal to track enrolment, screening, and intervention.