News- HC for 60 years as retirement age to differently abled employees in Haryana
Differently abled employees in Haryana would now be able to serve till the age of 60 years, the Punjab and Haryana high court has ruled.
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KSRTC’s initiative for visually challenged passengers wins national award
KSRTC’s Dhwani Spandana project, a first-of-its-kind initiative for visually impaired passengers received the honour for its work in creating an inclusive and accessible public transport system.
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has been honoured with the National Award of Excellence in Urban Transport – 2025 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
The award recognises Karnataka as the State that implemented the best urban transport projects during the previous year, according to a release by the KSRTC.
Visually Impaired in Southern Rwanda Urge Health Insurance to Cover White Cane
Visually impaired persons in Rwanda’s Southern Province are calling for the white cane, a crucial mobility tool in their daily lives, to be included in the country’s community-based health insurance scheme (Mutuelle de Santé) to ease accessibility and affordability.
Delhi Govt to Open Hostels for Visually Impaired College Girls,
The Delhi state government plans to set up hostels for visually impaired college girls in every district of Delhi. The announcement was made by Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh during an inspection of the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences secondary residential schools in Isapur Village, Najafgarh.He also conducted detailed discussions with officials and local residents regarding the educational and residential welfare schemes for students.
Visually impaired music scholar honoured with state award
NDU’s Dr Rajesh Sharma recognised for contribution to classical, devotional music
Dr Rajesh Sharma, head of the department of visual and performing arts at Guru Nanak Dev University, has been conferred with the state award for his contribution to the field of music by the Council of IAWC, approved by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India
State invites applications for students with disabilities
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
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
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
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
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.
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