n a major push toward inclusive employment, the National Association for the Blind (NAB) has launched Café Beyond Eyes in R.K. Puram, New Delhi – a café run entirely by visually impaired youth.

The initiative aims to create sustainable livelihood opportunities while challenging conventional perceptions about disability and employment. Building on this effort, NAB, in partnership with the Tatsat Foundation, also announced a food cart programme designed to generate jobs for 500 visually impaired individuals over the next five years.

Indian Railways has clarified that Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) can now travel in unreserved Divyangjan coaches of Mail and Express trains if they hold a valid Unique Disability ID (UDID) card. The Ministry of Railways informed that the PwDs carrying a valid (UDID) card issued by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, or those eligible for concessional fares, will be treated as valid passengers in designated coaches.

Opening up a new chapter: Braille resource center transforms learning for visually impaired students in Kalaburagi
For the visually impaired students of Kalyana Karnataka, Braille Resource Centre at the Central Library of the Central University in Kalaburagi is a boon, as the unit is helping them to become self-reliant

Chennai, April 2, 2026: Empowerment begins with opportunity. Inclusion begins with belief. When institutions choose to see ability instead of disability, they do more than educate — they transform destinies.

The story of N.L. Beno Zephine is not merely about a young woman who overcame blindness to become India’s first 100% visually impaired Indian Foreign Service Officer. It reveals what becomes possible when faith-based institutions create environments where every child — regardless of circumstance — is given the opportunity to dream, compete, and excel.

CBSE class 10 results 2026: Delhi shines with high pass rates, leads in inclusion of visually impaired students

Delhi West recorded a pass percentage of 97.45%, while Delhi East stood at 97.33%, placing both regions comfortably above the national average.
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday declared the Class 10 results for 2026, recording a marginal improvement in overall performance while continuing to reflect strong outcomes across major urban regions, including Delhi.