The students of Blind Institute, Sector 26 here on Monday presented designer candles to Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Shivraj Patil at Punjab Raj Bhavan for the occasion of Diwali. Interacting with children, Patil emphasised the need for empowering the blind students by imparting them education and vocational training to enable them to live a life with pride and dignity. Discussing various issues with Major General Rajinder Nath (Retd.), senior vice president of the Society for Care of the Blind, Patil stressed upon giving homely upbringing, proper guidance to these children to transform them into self reliant and useful citizens of the society. Extending wishes for the festival of Diwali to children, Patil assured the management of Blind Institute that the UT Administration was committed to provide all possible help to meet their genuine demands. Appreciating the role of staff and management of the Institute for Blind,  Patil said that the wheel of society is running on good deeds, positive thinking, determination and commitment. All these aspects are found in the management of this Blind Institute, because of which it is functioning smoothly and fulfilling all basic needs of the students.              

Source: http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/chandigarh/guv-patil-visits-b...