Field Visit to Akrahat Dishari Handicapped School & Training Centre
30-09-2026
On 21 September 2026, students of LL.B. Semester V undertook a field visit to Akrahat Dishari Handicapped School & Training Centre, Mathabhanga (Phalimari), Cooch Behar District, West Bengal, to gain practical knowledge of disability rights and the application of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
The field visit was undertaken as part of the practical paper titled “Service Learning under the Environment Protection Act, Air, Water, Forest, Wild Life; Persons with Disabilities Act, Juvenile Justice Act (Ability Enhancement Course).” The visit provided the students with an opportunity to understand the practical aspects of disability rights and the facilities and support services available to persons with disabilities.
The field visit was undertaken by the following students of LL.B. Semester V:
1. Harish Barman
2. Gopal Barman
3. Tuhin Ghosh
4. Papri Barman
5. Haimanti Sarkar
6. Pallabi Barma
7. Tirthankar Barman
The students undertook the field visit under the guidance of Mr. Diwash Saibya, Assistant Professor of Law.
During the visit, the students interacted with the teachers, staff members, and students of the institution. They learned about the educational facilities, training programmes, support services, and other institutional measures provided to students with disabilities. The students also gained an understanding of the practical aspects of government schemes and the legal rights available to persons with disabilities.
The interaction enabled the students to understand the practical challenges involved in providing education, training, rehabilitation, and other support services to individuals with disabilities. They also gained insight into the importance of accessibility, inclusion, dignity, equality, and effective implementation of disability rights.
The field visit helped the students connect the legal provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, with their practical application at the institutional level. It provided valuable practical exposure to issues relating to the rights, education, training, rehabilitation, accessibility, and social inclusion of persons with disabilities.
