The University Grants Commission has asked for a report from the universities across India regarding the allotment of funds to ensure a barrier-free environment for physically challenged students.

While providing the disabled with a friendly studying atmosphere, Delhi University has installed new technology in all colleges where visually impaired students can scan any book of their choice and the preinstalled software will transcribe text to speech.

At a time when millions across the nation are resorting to booking tickets online, people with disability still have to follow the old procedure of buying it in booking counters at railway stations.

Ahead of Diwali, visually impaired children in Varanasi and Guwahati have learnt the craft of making lamps and candles to showcase their capabilities and achievements in order to bring cheer to their dark world.

Chief Minister Raman Singh celebrated the ‘International White Cane Day’ and his birthday with visually-impaired children of the State at his residence on Wednesday.

HYDERABAD : A centre for Braille learning which is being developed by Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) at the Louise Braille Park in Malakpet, would be inaugurated on October 15, International White Cane Day.