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News- Delhi HC notes redesign of currency in policy realm, asks RBI to consider visually impaired in next series

Thu, 09/25/2025 - 11:12 -- geeta.nair

The petitioners include, George Abraham — a visually challenged person, the Blind Graduates Forum of India, All India Confederation of the Blind as well as individuals, Rohit Dandriyal and Rahul Kumar

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (September 24, 2025) noted that it cannot issue an order compelling the Centre or the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to redesign currency, while hearing a plea seeking the introduction of ₹50 notes with special identification marks for visually impaired persons.

No certificate of recognition, Institute for the Blind in Delhi set to be shut in 2 weeks

Thu, 09/25/2025 - 11:05 -- geeta.nair

Students huddled over evening snacks, moving cautiously along yellow tactile tiles while resting against each other for support – at a glance it looks like a usual day at Institute for the Blind, Panchkuian Road. However, a sense of unease hung over the staff at the institute – in two weeks, these classrooms and corridors, which the visually impaired children know so well, could disappear forever.

Kaun Banega Crorepati 17: Visually impaired contestant Ayush tells host Amitabh Bachchan ‘I have heard you are very tall and handsome’

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 10:59 -- geeta.nair

Visually impaired contestant Ayushi graced the hotseat on Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, sharing her inspiring journey with host Amitabh Bachchan. An IAS officer and former lecturer, Ayushi credited her mother and Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Azad as her inspirations
In the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, visually  impaired contestant Ayushi takes the hotseat in the Fastest Finger First round. As host Amitabh Bachchan helps her seat, she calls the moment unforgettable.

Delhi Govt. launches new welfare facilities for visually impaired, senior citizens

Mon, 09/15/2025 - 11:12 -- geeta.nair

New Delhi: Delhi govt is set to launch a series of welfare initiatives aimed at the visually impaired and senior citizens. Chief minister Rekha Gupta announced on Sunday that several residential and support facilities will be inaugurated, with more projects in the pipeline—reflecting her administration's focus on long-neglected sections of society.

CABI launches 12-day coaching camp for India’s top 56 visually impaired women cricketers

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 11:31 -- geeta.nair

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CABI launches 12-day coaching camp for India’s top 56 visually impaired women cricketers

Bengaluru, Aug 26 (IANS) Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled on Tuesday announced the launch of a 12-day intensive coaching camp to prepare India’s top 56 visually impaired women cricketers for the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind, scheduled for November 2025 across three venues - New Delhi, Kathmandu and Bengaluru.

Eyeing inclusion, KMC rolls out prog to empower visually impaired students

Thu, 08/21/2025 - 11:40 -- geeta.nair

New Delhi: At Kirori Mal College (KMC), a new initiative is quietly rewriting the meaning of campus life for visually impaired students.
Titled ‘Project Samaavesh – Towards Inclusion and Empowerment this new initiative is more than just support—it's  a lifeline. "Inclusion is not a favour," says KMC principal Dinesh Khattar, adding, "It is a right. There may be limits on sight, but there are no limits on sight, but there are no limits on vision."

News-Help desk for visually impaired students at DU’s Kirori Mal College

Thu, 08/21/2025 - 10:46 -- geeta.nair

Samaavesh Eyeway Helpdesk aims to promote inclusion for blind and visually impaired students and will cater to every National Capital Region (NCR) student, regardless their enrolment with Delhi University.

In a significant step towards fostering campus inclusivity, the Centre for Disability Research and Training (CDRT) at Delhi University’s Kirori Mal College (KMC), on Wednesday launched the ‘Project Samaavesh’, in collaboration with the Score Foundation.

Netflix Brings Accessible Screening Of Kapil Sharma’s Show For The Visually Impaired

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 10:17 -- geeta.nair

The streaming platform Netflix has collaborated with the National Association for the Blind, and showcased a special pre-release screening of "The Great Indian Kapil Show".

New Delhi: The streaming platform Netflix has collaborated with the National Association for the Blind, and showcased a special pre-release screening of "The Great Indian Kapil Show" (Independence Day Special episode) for the visually impaired community.

Chandigarh News: दिव्यांग दृष्टिबाधित लोगों को मोबिलिटी ट्रेनिंग बना रही आत्मनिर्भर

Mon, 08/18/2025 - 10:58 -- geeta.nair

चंडीगढ़। दिव्यांग लोगों में जिनके लिए किसी अपरिचित स्थान पर घूमना चुनौतीपूर्ण होता है। खासकर यह तब और मुश्किल हो जाता है जब आप देख नहीं सकते। शहर के दिव्यांग दृष्टिबाधित लोग और ब्लाइंड स्कूल के छात्रों को दी जा रही है मोबिलिटी ट्रेनिंग, जिसका उद्देश्य दृष्टिबाधितों को बिना किसी सहारे के स्वतंत्रता और सुरक्षा पूर्ण तरीके से एक से दूसरी जगह पहुंचना है। द ब्लाइंड स्कूल सेक्टर-26 में इन लोगों को एक छड़ी के जरिये ट्रेनिंग दी जाती है। इन लोगों के लिए सफेद छड़ी एक महत्वपूर्ण साधन है जो उन्हें एक से दूसरे स्थान तक सुरक्षित रूप से जाने में मदद करती है। यह न केवल उनकी गतिशीलता को बढ़ावा देती है, बल्क

Hubballi visually challenged student selected for Netherlands varsity programme

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 12:44 -- geeta.nair

Hubballi: Suhas Dharwad, 23, a visually impaired student  Hubballi pursuing a Masters in Human-Computer Interaction  (HCI), at University of Trento, was selected for an exchange  programme at University of Twente, Netherlands — the first visually challenged student there.
He told TOI that his course includes multi-agent systems,  basics of impact, innovation and entrepreneurship, speech  processing, computer ethics, and human-robot collaboration.  ..
He aims to become a UX researcher focusing on accessible technology.

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