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INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE
203 B.T. ROAD, KOLKATA – 108
(An Autonomous Institute under MoSPI, Govt. of India)
Website: http://www.isical.ac.in
Advertisement No.REC-9/2017-4, KOL
Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit http://www.isical.ac.in or refer to the
Employment News dated 16th September 2017, page no. 15
LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION 17.10. 2017
Visually challenged judokas aiming high
Susheela and Vijayashanthi will be participating in the World Blind Judo Championship. | Photo Credit: M. Vedhan
A case of lost identity
Blind by birth, 20 year old Ali (name changed) was born in Bihar. When Ali was 5 years old, his parents who worked as daily wage laborers came to Mumbai looking for better prospects. While they couldn’t muster enough to make ends meet, they managed to admit Ali into Victoria Memorial School for the Blind (VMSB) where his boarding, lodging and education were taken care of. Ali’s parents then returned to Bihar.
Seeking Financial Security
26 year old Krishna (name changed) is totally blind since birth. Originally a resident of Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, Krishna moved to Nasik to pursue his education. He finished his schooling from a government blind school and enrolled in a regular college where he completed his graduation. Krishna used braille and audio recorded books to aid him in his studies. He also took the help of his sighted friends for reading and writing.
Desperate for guidance
A resident of Ahmedabad, 24 year old Ankit (name changed) is totally blind in one eye and has 25% vision in the other eye. He first contacted Eyeway Helpdesk in May 2017. However, it took him a while to open up to our counselor. Ankit seemed ridden with social stigma which made him hesitant of opening up about his condition and concerns to anyone. He made several calls to the Helpdesk using a different name identity each time. Our counselor was patient and understanding in response and as a result Ankit dropped his guard to freely share his issues.
Desperate to make a living
A resident of Jharkhand, 22 year old Sikander (name changed) is 100% blind since birth. Unfortunately, he didn’t continue his studies after Class VIII because of the lack of support and guidance available to blind students. Sikander had a keen interest in music, especially playing the keyboard. Sitting idle at home, he decided to channelize his time and energy into practicing and improving his skills as a musician.
Seeking support for education
Neha (name changed) graduated from school with flying colors in 2010. Her good score helped her get admission into Lady Shri Ram College, one of the top institutions in Delhi University. Neha suffers from Retinitis Pigmentosa which results in gradual sight loss. Soon after she joined college as a student of Psychology (H), her eyesight began to worsen. This impacted her ability to cope with her studies and especially facing difficulty in comprehending visual elements of her course practicals.
From confusion to clarity
21 year old Reena(name changed) who belongs to Patna in Bihar has been visually impaired since birth. Her early years were spent at Antarjyoti Balika Vidyalaya in Patna. Later she moved to Delhi and enrolled in a school for blind girls at Vikaspuri. After graduating from school she went on to pursue a 3 month computer course at Bharti Kalyan Netrahin Parishad.
The biggest enabler: Technology
The idea that blind persons can be independent individuals charting out careers across a variety of fields is unthinkable to not only those who are sighted but also to many who lose sight at a later stage in life. Technology is one of the biggest factors that allows for this kind of independent living and working. Every month we get several calls from persons who, having lost their sight later in life, are clueless about how technology can help them cope and move on.
Aadhar blues made right
50 year old Mukesh(name changed), a resident of Ahmed Nagar, Maharashtra works at the Zila Parishad Office and has been blind since birth.
Mukesh has had an Aadhar card since 2009. Although biometric proof for Aadhar requires both finger and eyes to be scanned, in Mukesh’s case he was granted one with just the finger scan.
Mukesh has had an Aadhar card since 2009. Although biometric proof for Aadhar requires both finger and eyes to be scanned, in Mukesh’s case he was granted one with just the finger scan.
Helping the Visually Impaired
John Shiklam writes that a non-governmental organisation, Knowledge for the Blind Initiative, is helping in addressing the challenges of visually impaired persons in Kaduna
It was a day of joy for the virtually impaired when a non-governmental organisation (NGO), Knowledge for the Blind Initiative (KBI), visited their Kano Road residences in the heart of Kaduna metropolis.
Medical college seat cancelled, blind student says will commit suicide
A 19-year-old medical student who is unable to see beyond a distance of 8cm has threatened suicide after the Medical Council of India cancelled his admission to college since his disability is regarded too severe for someone taking the MBBS course.
Suresh’s tale highlights a problem of neglect and delays that plague almost every government office in the country: He was given admission in 2016 by authorities in Karnataka who should have taken note of his condition, only for it be cancelled almost a year later by the country’s medical regulator.
Chartered Accountants
BANK OF MAHARASHTRA
(A GOVERNMENT OF INDIA UNDERTAKING)
HUMAN RESOURCES MGT DEPTT.
Head Office, “Lokmangal”,
1501 Shivajinagar, Pune – 411 005.
Phone : 020-25614321, 25514501-12
E-mail: bomcoper@mahabank.co.in
Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit http://www.bankofmaharashtra.in or refer to the Employment News dated 16th September 2017, page no. 12
Last Date of online application 07.10.2017
Disabling the differently abled
By Koshy Mathew
In July, the goods and services tax (GST) was rolled out to a mixed reception. Its objective is to prevent cascading of taxes and avoid built-in taxes — for example, excise duty at the factory gate, duty on equipment used by telecom companies, etc — thereby lowering retail prices and increasing tax revenue by more voluntary compliance.
Junior Hindi Translator and Hindi Typist
GOVT. OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR
DEFENCE ESTATES, CENTRAL COMMAND
LUCKNOW GANTT.
Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit http://www.dgde.gov.in or refer to the Employment News dated 16th September 2017, page no. 10
Last date for receipt of application form is 15.10.2017
Students for RTI applications in Braille
Bhanu P Lohumi
CM disburses aid to visually impaired pellet victims
Srinagar: Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday disbursed financial assistance among the victims who lost their eyesight due to pellet injuries during the law and order situations in the Valley. This follows a slew of measures initiated by the Chief Minister for the rehabilitation of victims of violence in the state. The 17 visually impaired victims who were provided financial assistance were injured last year.
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