The National Federation of the Blind of India will be observing World Braille Day in-person in New Delhi. 500 blind people will gather together to celebrate the past successes of braille in India, look forward to overcoming future challenges, and witness the unveiling of a commemorative table calendar.
The calendar, which will be available in both braille and ink print, will feature selected photographs including Louis Braille and the Braille Museum.
The event will also serve as the Indian launch of the joint ICEVI–WBU Global Braille Literacy Campaign, More Braille, More Empowerment, with the calendar including messages from the campaign.
Key speakers will include:
- Mr. Santosh Kumar (S.K.) Rungta, President, World Blind Union
- The Honourable Shri R. Venkataramani, Attorney General of India
In addition, video messages will be shown from:
- Dr. Vimal Kumar Dengla, Secretary General, Asian Blind Union
- Mr. Akhil Paul, Vice President, International Council for the Education of People with Visual Impairment
- MR. Pawan, Executive Member, Asian Blind Union (from Nepal)
- Ms. Shalika Karunaratne, Executive Member, Asian Blind Union (from Sri Lanka)
- Mr. Dipendra Minocha, Daizy Consortium
NFB India warmly invites everyone to watch this historic event live on Youtube: