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Scholarship Opportunity for Visually Impaired Students in Finance.

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 10:43 -- geeta.nair

Scholarship Opportunity for Visually Impaired Students in Finance.

There is a scholarship opportunity for visually impaired students across India who are pursuing finance-related courses such as B.Com, BBA, Bachelors in Finance, and more. This scholarship is specifically aimed at students who need financial support to continue their education. Selected candidates can earn a scholarship to pursue their education.

Apprentices (Union Bank of India (UBI)

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 10:11 -- geeta.nair

Union Bank of India (UBI)
Human Resource Vertical, 
Manpower Planning and Recruitment Division, 
Central Office, 
Mumbai 

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details:: https://www.unionbankofindia.co.in/pdf/Engagement_of_Apprentices_under_A...
Last date/time for Online Registration: 17.09.2024

Human Resource Vertical, Manpower Planning and Recruitment Division, Central Office, Mumbai 

Announcement: IBPS Training Classes for Visually Impaired Candidates

Tue, 09/03/2024 - 12:14 -- geeta.nair

Vision-Aid announces the commencement of classes for IBPS Banking services exam preparation. This specialized coaching program is designed exclusively for visually impaired individuals.

Training Details:

- Eligibility: Graduates below 35 years of age
- Start Date: 9th September
- Mode of Training: Online via Zoom
- Duration: 3 months
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Timing: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Daily Hours: 2 hours

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Visually Challenged student finally secures visa to Italy

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 14:18 -- geeta.nair

Visually Challenged student finally secures visa to Italy
Hubballi: Suhas Dharwad, who was denied permission by the Italian embassy, has now received the visa to study at a prestigious university in Italy. Responding to the TOI report dated Aug 18, Union minister Pralhad Joshi sought assistance from the minister of external affairs S Jaishankar. Now, the embassy has sent the visa to the student.

Suhas told TOI that he had received a call from Anuj Nirwal officer on special duty for Italy, Portugal, and San Marino at the ministry of external affairs (MEA), on Aug 21.

Visually-impaired music students to represent India at Paralympics 2024.

Mon, 09/02/2024 - 12:06 -- geeta.nair

Visually-impaired music students to represent India at Paralympics 2024.
Nine visually-impaired music students from India are all set to perform at the closing ceremony of the Paralympics Games Paris 2024 on September 6. Classical musician Pt. Iman Das, who has been training these students for the past several months, says, “Team Sunadha, which comprises visually-challenged vocalists, tabla players, keyboardists and flautists, will represent our music and culture in Paris.

Apprentices (INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK)

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 12:45 -- geeta.nair

INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK
 (A Govt of India Undertaking)
 Central Office, 763, Anna Salai, 
Chennai – 600002
 www.iob.in
Advt No.: HRDD/APPR/01/2024-25

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details:: https://www.iob.in/upload/CEDocuments/iobApprentices_Web_Ad_Final_280820...

Last date/time for Online Registration: 10.09.2024

Engagement of Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2024-25 

Wearable assistive device called ‘Blind Eye’ invented by Adilabad techie wins international award

Fri, 08/30/2024 - 11:14 -- geeta.nair

The engineering student is going to receive a cash prize of Rs 8.5 lakh under imaGen Ventures award and will also be allowed to trial his device in 10 countries.

Adilabad: Blind Eye, a revolutionary wearable assistive device invented by Tagire Ravi Kiran, an engineering student from the town and the founder of Allien Innovations, was exhibited at Global Incubation Week, held by UNICEF at Istanbul in Turkey from August 24 to 30.

The device is meant for visually challenged persons.

From mobile screens to sports — a positive spin to their lives

Thu, 08/29/2024 - 10:32 -- geeta.nair

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, August 28

It was November 2023 when sports entered his life. Before that, Lakkshvir Rehal’s life was just a routine affair.

Visually impaired, Lakkshvir (18) was figuring out what he should do so that he could settle and earn well for his family. Lakkshvir can see from one eye. His father is an architect and mother a chocolate maker.

“I used to make v-logs on social media so that I could start earning. But then I was told by my teachers and parents that I should play games,” he said.

Rotary Chandigarh Shivalik Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students:

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 14:55 -- geeta.nair

Rotary Chandigarh Shivalik Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students: Applications Now Open for 2024-25
The Rotary Chandigarh Shivalik Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 academic year. Over the past seven years, this initiative has empowered over 125 visually impaired students to achieve their educational dreams.
Important Dates:
- Application Deadline: September 15, 2024

SC to examine PIL seeking implementation of Braille Integration System in currency notes

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 11:16 -- geeta.nair

SC to examine PIL seeking implementation of Braille Integration System in currency notes

New Delhi, August 27 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to examine a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions for the implementation of the Braille Integration System across all domains of public and private sectors to assist visually impaired people.

Rakshitha Raju Set To Make India Proud At Paris Paralympics 2024 As First Indian Female Athlete In 1500m Race

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 11:07 -- geeta.nair

Born with a visual impairment, Rakshitha has overcome numerous challenges to become one of India's top Para athletes.

Rakshitha Raju, a visually impaired athlete from Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, has been selected for the Paralympics 2024 in Paris, starting from August 28, 2024. She will be competing in the Women's 1500m Running T-11 Category, making history as the first Indian female athlete to compete in this category in the Paralympic Games. This milestone is a testament to Rakshitha's unparalleled resilience and commitment to excellence. 

JEPC project promotes digital learning for visually impaired students in state

Wed, 08/28/2024 - 10:48 -- geeta.nair

JEPC project promotes digital learning for visually impaired students in state
Ranchi: The Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) has launched Project Jyoti to promote digital inclusion for visually impaired students. The initiative aims to harness the power of mobile technology to support students in Classes VIII and above across five districts: Ranchi, East Singhbhum, Gumla, Saraikela, and Khunti.
The project has been formalized through a recently signed MoU between JEPC and Mjauction, a flagship CSR initiative by Tata Steel and SAIL, and Vimal Imparod.

Realising his ambition through timely guidance

Born with normal eyesight in Bidar district, Karnataka, twenty-nine-year-old Shreekanth Muganoor's life took an unexpected turn. Coming from a middle-income family of agriculturalists, Shreekanth's vision began deteriorating at the age of 3, leading to complete blindness by six. Unlike his five siblings who attended school, Shreekanth was kept indoors due to his parents' lack of information about living life with blindness.

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