The Supreme Court of India has mandated the Chhattisgarh government to accelerate the appointment of special educators in response to a critical shortage of trained personnel for children with special needs. Currently, 848 posts have been sanctioned, but only 62 have been filled, prompting the court to take action. The court noted that while 100 posts were advertised on October 3, 2025, the remaining 38 appointments are pending due to issues surrounding Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) qualifications. The state government’s affidavit revealed that 155 Block Resource Persons and 85 special educators are currently working on a contractual basis. The Supreme Court has ordered these individuals to be evaluated by a Screening Committee, with a focus on those meeting the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) qualifications. The court has set a two-month timeline for this process and requires a report by July 2026. The urgency of this directive reflects the state's need for inclusive education, as Chhattisgarh has over 49,000 Children with Special Needs (CWSN), while the estimated need for special educators stands at 3,981.