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State invites applications for students with disabilities

Fri, 10/24/2025 - 11:19 -- geeta.nair

Kolkata: The state Mass Education Extension and Library Services department has invited applications for the ‘Sahanubhuti’ scholarship for students with disabilities studying in Class IX and above for the 2025–26 academic year. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to specially-abled students pursuing academic, technical or professional education. Students with 40 percent or more disability—whether visual, hearing, orthopaedic or intellectual—are eligible to apply.

Doing more for the visually-impaired

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:53 -- geeta.nair

It is fair to say that our public infrastructure is largely inadequate for those with visual impairments.

October 15 marks White Cane Safety Day, an occasion to reflect on the rights, safety, and inclusion of visually-impaired people. For Bangladesh, however, this day is a crucial reminder that, despite progress, there is much that we must do to create a more accessible and equitable society. 

News-Srikant lost his vision, but not the Zeal to suceed

Tue, 09/30/2025 - 11:05 -- geeta.nair

Rourkela: Srikant Sahani, who is 100% visually challenged, has cleared the OCS exam. A native of Rajgangpur in Sundargarh district, he has secured 308th rank

Srikant (37), presently staying in Pokariput, Bhubaneswar, grew up in a rented shanty at Rajgangpur which he shared with his parents, elder brother and a sister.

Computer Science to be started in all four Govt Blind Schools

Thu, 09/25/2025 - 11:54 -- geeta.nair
Jodhpur: Education Minister Madan Dilawar on Wednesday said that computer science will be introduced as a subject in all 4 state-run blind schools from the upcoming academic session. During a felicitation ceremony at the Govt Blind School in Jodhpur, Dilawar said that serving the visually impaired is akin to serving God. He said that, like the strength of women, visually impaired individuals are also key to nation building. He assured that arrangements for playgrounds for the children would be made soon.

News- Delhi HC notes redesign of currency in policy realm, asks RBI to consider visually impaired in next series

Thu, 09/25/2025 - 11:12 -- geeta.nair

The petitioners include, George Abraham — a visually challenged person, the Blind Graduates Forum of India, All India Confederation of the Blind as well as individuals, Rohit Dandriyal and Rahul Kumar

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (September 24, 2025) noted that it cannot issue an order compelling the Centre or the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to redesign currency, while hearing a plea seeking the introduction of ₹50 notes with special identification marks for visually impaired persons.

No certificate of recognition, Institute for the Blind in Delhi set to be shut in 2 weeks

Thu, 09/25/2025 - 11:05 -- geeta.nair

Students huddled over evening snacks, moving cautiously along yellow tactile tiles while resting against each other for support – at a glance it looks like a usual day at Institute for the Blind, Panchkuian Road. However, a sense of unease hung over the staff at the institute – in two weeks, these classrooms and corridors, which the visually impaired children know so well, could disappear forever.

Kaun Banega Crorepati 17: Visually impaired contestant Ayush tells host Amitabh Bachchan ‘I have heard you are very tall and handsome’

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 10:59 -- geeta.nair

Visually impaired contestant Ayushi graced the hotseat on Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, sharing her inspiring journey with host Amitabh Bachchan. An IAS officer and former lecturer, Ayushi credited her mother and Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Azad as her inspirations
In the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, visually  impaired contestant Ayushi takes the hotseat in the Fastest Finger First round. As host Amitabh Bachchan helps her seat, she calls the moment unforgettable.

Delhi Govt. launches new welfare facilities for visually impaired, senior citizens

Mon, 09/15/2025 - 11:12 -- geeta.nair

New Delhi: Delhi govt is set to launch a series of welfare initiatives aimed at the visually impaired and senior citizens. Chief minister Rekha Gupta announced on Sunday that several residential and support facilities will be inaugurated, with more projects in the pipeline—reflecting her administration's focus on long-neglected sections of society.

CABI launches 12-day coaching camp for India’s top 56 visually impaired women cricketers

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 11:31 -- geeta.nair

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CABI launches 12-day coaching camp for India’s top 56 visually impaired women cricketers

Bengaluru, Aug 26 (IANS) Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled on Tuesday announced the launch of a 12-day intensive coaching camp to prepare India’s top 56 visually impaired women cricketers for the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind, scheduled for November 2025 across three venues - New Delhi, Kathmandu and Bengaluru.

Eyeing inclusion, KMC rolls out prog to empower visually impaired students

Thu, 08/21/2025 - 11:40 -- geeta.nair

New Delhi: At Kirori Mal College (KMC), a new initiative is quietly rewriting the meaning of campus life for visually impaired students.
Titled ‘Project Samaavesh – Towards Inclusion and Empowerment this new initiative is more than just support—it's  a lifeline. "Inclusion is not a favour," says KMC principal Dinesh Khattar, adding, "It is a right. There may be limits on sight, but there are no limits on sight, but there are no limits on vision."

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