DU Proposes Distribution of Assistive Technology for Visually Impaired Students at ARSD
Delhi University plans to distribute updated Jyoti AI VIsion Glasses and Saarthi Smart Canes to visually impaired students at ARSD College, with applications open until November 5, 2026.
As Diwali approaches, students of the Institute for the Blind in Sector 26 are learning to make candles, turning a festive activity into an opportunity to develop practical skills, earn an income and move towards greater independence.
At a candle-making workshop organised by the institute, students learn the art of making and packing candles for sale in the market. The proceeds go towards supporting the institution’s activities.
A question posed by a visually impaired student in Bhimavaram—“Why should I type when I can speak?”—inspired 20-year-old engineering student Lingampalli Himaja to develop RUDHRA, a voice-enabled Braille printer, which has recently been shortlisted among the global top 20 finalists for the James Dyson Award 2026.
Engineering student Lingampalli Himaja says she developed RUDHRA to help visually impaired people create Braille documents independently, eliminating the complexities involved in conventional Braille typing
Afeefa Amatullah Ali, a visually impaired high-achieving student and aspiring social worker, is receiving a boost in her studies and career after First Lady Mrs. Arya Ali provided her with a laptop and iPhone. The devices will support Afeefa’s studies and her work at the Centre for Equity, Opportunity and Innovation in Berbice.
As part of the 41st National Eye Donation Fortnight 2026, the Department of Ophthalmology at the PGIMER organised a series of awareness activities across educational institutions and workplaces to promote eye donation and sensitise people about its vital role in restoring vision to individuals suffering from corneal blindness.
शीर्षक:
नेत्रहीनों को दिखा रहे राह, पढ़ाई और योजनाओं की दे रहे जानकारी
रिपोर्टर: दुष्यंत मिश्रा, मुंबई
प्रकाशन: दैनिक भास्कर
दिनांक: सोमवार, 24 अगस्त 2026
New Delhi : Northern Railway has distributed 123 Jyoti AI Smart Glasses among its visually impaired employees as part of an initiative aimed at promoting workplace accessibility, independence and greater efficiency.
The smart glasses, developed by Torch It as a Make in India initiative, were distributed by Northern Railway General Manager Rajesh Kumar Pandey at the National Rail Museum, Chanakyapuri, in line with the provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) Act, 2016.
People with low vision, colour blindness or light sensitivity can use different visual modes, including high contrast, greyscale, colour inversion and saturation adjustments.
PayU has launched what it describes as India’s first RBI-compliant payment checkout designed for people who are blind or visually impaired. The new checkout aims to allow users to navigate digital payment pages, select payment options and complete transactions independently using accessibility-focused features.
KATHMANDU, JULY 20
Round Table Nepal has inaugurated a new residential facility for visually impaired children supported by the TriNetra Foundation, completing one of the organisation's largest community service projects to date.
Built over nine months at a cost of approximately Rs 18.3 million, the purpose-built facility will accommodate more than 48 visually impaired children, providing them with a safe and supportive living environment.
Plea in court argues ZEE5 app and website are inaccessible to persons who are blind or have low vision; highlights judicial precedent that digital access is an integral part of the fundamental right to life.
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