The Delhi state government plans to set up hostels for visually impaired college girls in every district of Delhi. The announcement was made by Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh during an inspection of the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences secondary residential schools in Isapur Village, Najafgarh.He also conducted detailed discussions with officials and local residents regarding the educational and residential welfare schemes for students. 

NDU’s Dr Rajesh Sharma recognised for contribution to classical, devotional music

Dr Rajesh Sharma, head of the department of visual and performing arts at Guru Nanak Dev University, has been conferred with the state award for his contribution to the field of music by the Council of IAWC, approved by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India

Kolkata: The state Mass Education Extension and Library Services department has invited applications for the ‘Sahanubhuti’ scholarship for students with disabilities studying in Class IX and above for the 2025–26 academic year. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to specially-abled students pursuing academic, technical or professional education. Students with 40 percent or more disability—whether visual, hearing, orthopaedic or intellectual—are eligible to apply.