Pune: A tactile mathematics laboratory was inaugurated at  the NFBM Jagruti School for Blind Girls in Alandi, with  support from the MIT Academy of Engineering, Alandi, through  CSR assistance under the Arise Plus programme of the Tech  Mahindra Foundation. The laboratory aims to help  visually impaired students understand mathematical concepts   through touch-based experiential learning.

It uses specially designed tactile models that focus on   texture, shape, proportion, movement and spatial understanding  instead of visual elements. The inauguration was attended by  principal commissioner of the Central Income Tax Department,  Sangram Gaikwad, along with representatives from the MIT ac academy, Tech Mahindra Foundation, faculty members, school authorities and student coordinators.

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/tactile-mathematics-lab-inaugurated/articleshow/127648498.cms