Lucknow: The braille press of Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU) has printed over 2,000 books covering more than 30 subjects that would be accessible to visually impaired students free of cost from the academic session 2025-26.According to university officials, this move will not only improve the results of the students due to the availability of books but will also save their money.DSMNRU offers several courses for visually impaired students, such as BEd in Special Education (Visual Impairment), a Diploma in Special Education (Visual Impairment), and an MEd in Visual Impairment.

The braille press will be a major relief for our visually impaired students whose results were impacted due to the challenges they faced in procuring braille books. The best thing is that the books published are in accordance with the National Education Policy," said DSMNRU spokesperson Yashwant Virodai.He said the braille books cover various academic disciplines, including sociology, education and English literature. The university library now houses a dedicated section for these braille textbooks, making them readily available to visually impaired students.This initiative eliminates the need for students to search elsewhere for accessible study materials.

The braille format offers significant advantages over audiobooks, allowing students to read and review content more efficiently.
"The availability of hard copy braille materials allows students to maintain pace with their academic curriculum. Our braille press books will remove barriers in higher education, ensuring that visually impaired students have the necessary tools for academic success," said VC Prof Sanjay Singh.
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/dsmnru-prints-over-2k-braille-books-to-be-available-free-of-cost/articleshow/123005428.cms