The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), Karnataka, marked World Braille Day with an event at Kondajji Basappa Auditorium in Bangalore, honouring Louis Braille, the inventor of the crucial reading and writing system for the blind.
The focus of this annual celebration, which sought to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the visually impaired, was empowerment through inclusion and diversity. Speakers at the event also underscored the need to integrate visually impaired individuals fully into society.
Sri. Ajay Arora, a visually impaired IAS officer and Additional Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Punjab, presided over the proceedings, which were attended by several distinguished guests, including popular Kannada cinema actor Dr. Srinath.
