Radhika Alkazi on Education for All

In this conversation, Radhika Alkazi, Founder-Managing Trustee of ASTHA, speaks with deep honesty about what inclusion really means for children with disabilities. Sharing her understanding of how education changed over the years, she speaks with clarity and compassion about why inclusion isn’t a favour, but a fundamental right.
This film is for anyone who cares about equal education. Watch it to understand how far we’ve come as a country, and how much still needs to change. Know the real barriers families face, the quiet victories, and how stronger, more welcoming schools can change everything.

You can navigate to the specific topics using the following chapters:
00:00 – Ritika Sahni’s introduction to the film
00:31 – How would you define the concept of inclusive education?
04:13 – What do you think are the biggest challenges Indian schools face in implementing inclusive education, and how can these challenges be overcome?
09:53 – Why is inclusive teaching often treated as a separate specialization rather than being integrated as a standard component of education programs?
12:01 – Could you share insights into the studies or research conducted by ASTHA that have the potential to drive change or assist us in the future?
18:21 – If you had the opportunity to implement a single policy for disability inclusion without any constraints, what would you prioritize?