The NPEPD was launched in 1997 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).

The primary objective of the NPEPD is to ensure equal access to education for children with disabilities.

Vocational training is not a key component of the NPEPD. The key components of the NPEPD are early intervention services, special education, and inclusive education.

The target group of the NPEPD is both children and adults with disabilities.

The role of the MHRD in the implementation of the NPEPD includes providing financial assistance to states and union territories, developing and implementing policies and programmes for the education of persons with disabilities, and monitoring the implementation of the NPEPD.

The role of the NIEPID in the implementation of the NPEPD includes providing training to teachers and other professionals working with persons with disabilities, developing and disseminating resource materials for the education of persons with disabilities, and conducting research on the education of persons with disabilities.

The major challenges in the implementation of the NPEPD include lack of trained teachers, lack of accessible infrastructure, and lack of awareness about the NPEPD.

The achievements of the NPEPD include increased enrolment of children with disabilities in schools, improved quality of education for children with disabilities, and increased awareness about the rights of persons with disabilities.

The future directions for the NPEPD include focusing on early intervention services, promoting the inclusion of children with disabilities in mainstream schools, and providing vocational training to persons with disabilities.

The role of the community in the implementation of the NPEPD includes providing support to children and families with disabilities, raising awareness about the NPEPD, and advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities.

The role of the media in the implementation of the NPEPD includes raising awareness about the NPEPD, promoting positive attitudes towards persons with disabilities, and challenging stereotypes and prejudices about persons with disabilities.

The role of the private sector in the implementation of the NPEPD includes providing financial assistance to the government, providing technical assistance to the government, and providing employment opportunities to persons with disabilities.

The role of the NGOs in the implementation of the NPEPD includes providing support to children and families with disabilities, raising awareness about the NPEPD, and advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities.

The role of the international community in the implementation of the NPEPD includes providing financial assistance to the government, providing technical assistance to the government, and sharing best practices in the education of persons with disabilities.

The challenges faced by persons with disabilities in accessing education include lack of accessible infrastructure, lack of trained teachers, and negative attitudes and discrimination.