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SC seeks Centre's response on plea concerning GST concession on car purchase by persons with disabilities

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 10:43 -- geeta.nair

The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea which said the authorities have effectively extinguished the concessional Goods and Services Tax benefits on the purchase of cars by persons with disabilities.
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta issued notices to the Centre and others, including the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, seeking their replies on the plea within four weeks.
Issue notice, returnable within four weeks," it said while hearing the plea filed by a 100 per cent visually-impaired man.

Finding Light in Lessons Again

Kumar Deep, a 21-year-old from Pataudi in Gurugram, grew up in a small, close-knit family. His life changed in 2015 when his father, Vijay Kumar, passed away. From then on, his mother became the backbone of the household, determined to keep the family afloat and ensure Kumar’s education continued.

Job Opening: Braille Press Associate

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 15:46 -- geeta.nair

Job Opening: Braille Press Associate – Mitra Jyothi, Bengaluru
Mitra Jyothi is looking for a full-time Braille Press Associate to support our Braille Press operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Transcribing print material into Braille and doing quality checks
* Managing order bookings and maintaining documentation
* Preparing quotations and invoices, and tracking payments
* Coordinating with schools, colleges, NGOs, and other clients
* Building good client relationships and supporting outreach
Required Skills:

Snehankit Helpline, Residential training for visually impaired persons

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 14:37 -- geeta.nair

We, Snehankit Helpline, are pleased to inform you that on the occasion of International Day for persons with disabilities, we are conducting 45 days residential training for visually impaired persons.

This training will be in making Solar and LED bulbs. During the training programme the participants will be trained in usage of different types of electronics devices and tools.

This training will be conducted by Sagar Patil, Founder - IIG Education and Development Trust, who himself is a visually impaired person.

Medical Colleges authorised to issue unique ID cards to disabled persons

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 14:10 -- geeta.nair

Bhubaneswar: To expedite the issuance of Unique Disability Identity (UDID cards for persons with disabilities (PwD) in Odisha, which has a significant backlog, state govt has proposed to empower all govt medical colleges and hospitals with the authority to issue the cards.

Free Computer Training for Visually Impaired Students!

Tue, 11/25/2025 - 11:51 -- geeta.nair

Free Computer Training for Visually Impaired Students! 
Registration is now open for Free Basic and Advanced Training in Computer Skills  Hindi Typing ⌨️, and English Speaking 
Young Scholars Educational Trust, Kamla Nagar, Delhi is pleased to announce this special computer training program designed to equip students with the essential skills and confidence needed for school, college, and office work today.
Program Details:
•    Mode: Offline (Non-residential)
•    Duration: 4 Months
•    Classes: 4 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday)

ADMISSION NOTICE for Atal Drishti-Hostel for College-Going Blind Students(Female) at Timarpur Delhi Link: https://socialwelfare.delhi.gov.in/sites/default/files/Social/circulars-orders/notice_form.pdf

Tue, 11/25/2025 - 11:01 -- geeta.nair

ADMISSION NOTICE for Atal Drishti-Hostel for College-Going Blind Students(Female) at Timarpur Delhi
Link: https://socialwelfare.delhi.gov.in/sites/default/files/Social/circulars-...
 

Andhra Pradesh girl helps India clinch victory with a solid knock of 42 runs

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 11:24 -- geeta.nair

VISAKHAPATNAM: India clinched the inaugural SBI Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind, defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the final played at the P Saravanamuttu Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Sunday. The win marked a dominant campaign for the Indian team, which remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. Electing to field after winning the toss, India restricted Nepal to 114 for 5 in 20 overs. The bowlers kept the scoring rate under control.

Remarkable': Amit Shah, others hail India's historic win at T20 Blind Women's Cricket World Cup

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 11:10 -- geeta.nair

The Indian blind women's cricket team won the inaugural Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind on Sunday. Led by team captain Deepika TC, India defeated Nepal by seven wickets in the tournament final in Colombo. With this victory Indian team garnered praises from across the country, from Amit Shah to Jyotiraditya Scindia.

Registration Open: Office Excellence Training for Visually Impaired

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 11:07 -- geeta.nair

Registration Open: Office Excellence Training for Visually Impaired

The National Association for the Blind (NAB Delhi) is pleased to announce our specialized training program:

Office Excellence for Visually Impaired

This program is designed to equip persons with visual impairment with the essential skills, tools, and confidence needed to excel in modern office environments.

AIBE XX 2025: New Rules for Visually Impaired Candidates

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 10:35 -- geeta.nair

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has announced important new rules for blind and low-vision candidates taking the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XX. These rules are put in place to help students with visual impairments access the legal profession more easily. The AIBE XX exam is planned for December 2025 . Under these new guidelines, eligible candidates will receive several support measures, including extra time during the exam, the option to use a helper (scribe), and special computer software. Also, some candidates might not need to take the Hindi language paper.

The blind swimmer who sees with his heart

Wed, 11/19/2025 - 10:50 -- geeta.nair

In 1934, the German artist Max Ernst painted an abstract work titled The Blind Swimmer (Effect of a Touch). The painting invites viewers to imagine the sensations and perceptions of someone navigating a world without sight. While this idea may have seemed radical at the time, nature has long equipped creatures like bats, dolphins, and whales with a remarkable ability to “see” through sound—echolocation. By listening to echoes, they sense distance, movement, and shape. Even semi-blind animals such as beavers navigate water with confidence.

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN & NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA SAMITI

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 15:59 -- geeta.nair

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
&
NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA SAMITI
(Autonomous Organizations under Ministry of Education)
Department of School Education and Literacy
Government of India

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visiit: https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s32d2ca7eedf739ef4c3800713ec482e1a/uploads...
Closing date for online application: 4th December 2025

RECRUITMENT NOTIFICATION 01/2025 

online workshop on Google NotebookLM on the theme “AI Research Tool and Thinking Partner

XRCVC-Lake Shore (erstwhile Viviana) Extension, St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, is happy to announce an online workshop on Google NotebookLM on the theme “AI Research Tool and Thinking Partner” under its Tech Roshni series–a step at bridging the digital divide for persons with disabilities.
* Have you ever wondered how we learn complex tasks?
* How do we carry out reference work to master a concept or a chapter that is required?
* How many sources are to be used to understand complex topics?
Well, the answer is very simple - Google’s NotebookLM!

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