New schemes to provide livelihood and assistive devices for persons with disabilities

National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled flags share of allocation for disability department; reduction in allocation for implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act of 2016.

The Union Government is preparing to launch two new schemes for persons with disabilities, aimed at training them for “dignified livelihood opportunities” and providing them with “timely access” to assistive devices by setting up “modern retail-style” Assistive Technology Marts across the country.

Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka unveils Braille, audio library for visually impaired students

The initiative, spearheaded by National Award-winning teachers, aims to provide comprehensive digital learning resources to visually impaired students across the state.
RAIPUR: In a push for inclusive education, Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka released two Braille books and over 3,100 audio books at Lok Bhavan.

Tactile mathematics lab inaugurated

Pune: A tactile mathematics laboratory was inaugurated at the NFBM Jagruti School for Blind Girls in Alandi, with support from the MIT Academy of Engineering, Alandi, through CSR assistance under the Arise Plus programme of the Tech Mahindra Foundation. The laboratory aims to help visually impaired students understand mathematical concepts through touch-based experiential learning.

66 visually impaired students to be part of Republic Day parade in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: It has been 43 years since students of Shree Ramana Maharishi Academy for the Blind and 28 years since wards of Samarthanam Trust for the Blind have been taking part in the Republic Day Parade held at the Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru.

Delhi govt to allot souvenir shops to persons with benchmark disability at Dilli Haat

New Delhi, Jan 16 (PTI) The Delhi government will allot souvenir shops at Dilli Haat to persons with benchmark disability (PwBD) as part of its effort to promote inclusive livelihood opportunities.
According to a notification issued by the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC), e-tenders have been invited from eligible persons with benchmark disability for allotment of souvenir shop at Dilli Haat, INA.

दिव्यांगजनों के लिए रेखा सरकार का बड़ा कदम, दिल्ली हाट में आवंटित होंगी दुकानें

राज्य ब्यूरो, नई दिल्ली। दिल्ली सरकार समावेशी आजीविका के अवसरों को बढ़ावा देने के अपने प्रयासों के तहत दिल्ली हाट (Dilli Haat) में दिव्यांगजनों को भी दुकानें आवंटित करेगी। दिल्ली पर्यटन एवं परिवहन विकास निगम (डीटीटीडीसी) द्वारा जारी अधिसूचना के अनुसार आईएनए स्थित दिल्ली हाट में स्मृति चिन्ह की दुकान के आवंटन के लिए पात्र दिव्यांगजनों के लिए ई-निविदा जारी की गई है। यह योजना पिछले कई सालों से ठप थी।

Bhopal News: Sajid, Sanjay, Rajiv Win Blind Challenge Car Rally 2026

At the rally, where the vehicle was driven by a sighted person and the navigator was a blind person, the route map in Braille was given to them on the spot. The navigators for the rally were from all over Madhya Pradesh. The rally covered around 30 km within the Bhopal municipal limits. Throughout the route all road safety norms and speed limits were followed as told by the event manager,

Visually Impaired Community Seeks Dedicated Braille Institute In J&K

Srinagar: Visually impaired persons across Jammu and Kashmir have strongly advocated for the establishment of a dedicated Braille training institute in the Union Territory, saying such a facility is crucial for ensuring inclusive education, self-reliance, and dignity for persons with visual disabilities.

Ahmedabad: students with visual impairment get Braille help to pursue science

Ahmedabad: Sujal Dudhrejiya, 16, a native of Bhavnagar, is learning the concept of calculating the area of a cone at the newly opened maths and science lab at the Minnie Cama Secondary & Higher Secondary School for the Blind, located at the Blind People's Association (BPA) in the city.

IEX CSR Project Netra Shakti Supports 135 Visually Impaired Students

IEX launches Project Netra Shakti to support visually impaired youth with AI assistive devices, improving accessibility, mobility and inclusion through CSR initiatives.

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX), India’s premier electricity exchange, through its CSR initiative Project Netra Shakti, aims to empower visually impaired individuals by enabling access to advanced assistive technology.

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New schemes to provide livelihood and assistive devices for persons with disabilities

National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled flags share of allocation for disability department; reduction in allocation for implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act of 2016.