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National Association for the Blind, India, 11/12 Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Road, Opp. Bandra Worli Sea LInk, Mumbai (2026)

29/08/2026

Play Beyond Boundaries: Empowering Every Athlete on National Sports Day!* 🇮🇳
On National Sports Day, as we honor the legendary Major Dhyan Chand, let’s look past traditional boundaries and champion a truly unified vision: *Sports for All!*
True sporting spirit means ensuring that every individual—regardless of physical ability—has an equal opportunity to play, compete, and shine. It is time to build deeper awareness and collective sensitization toward inclusive sports, creating pathways where *visually impaired* athletes and all Divyangjans take center stage with pride.
A monumental shoutout and heartfelt thanks to the *Government of Maharashtra* for pioneering a forward-thinking *Sports Policy* that formally integrates Divyang athletes into the mainstream framework. By prioritizing accessibility, funding, and equal representation, Maharashtra is showing the nation how to turn inclusivity into action.
From the roaring cheers of *cricket* and tactical brilliance of *chess, to the high-energy intensity of **handball, athletics, judo, and goalball*—indoor and outdoor sports popular across India and globally—every discipline deserves our support. Let’s encourage our youth to embrace diverse sports and ensure equal opportunities reach every corner of society.
Let’s play together, grow together, and build an accessible, sports-forward nation! 💪✨

26/08/2026

A Proud and Auspicious Moment for NAB India! 🌸🙏
On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan today, Ms. Pallavi Kadam, Executive Director, NAB India, along with visually challenged women and girls Ms. Shreya Deshmukh, Ms. Shreya Vade, Ms. Vandana Shere, and Ms. Anita Joshi, had the honour of tying Rakhi to the Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra Shri Jishnu Dev Varma.
Under the inspiring leadership of Dr. Vimal Kumar Dengla, Chairman & Trustee, NAB India, this special occasion became a moment of pride for the entire NAB India family.
The NAB India Rakhis, beautifully crafted by persons with visual impairment, were presented, showcasing their skills, talent and spirit of self-reliance.
The occasion also provided an opportunity to share the remarkable work being carried out by NAB India towards the empowerment, education, rehabilitation and independence of persons with visual impairment.
A truly memorable and blessed day for NAB India! 🌟

24/08/2026

Empowering Independence and Celebrating Talent! ✨
Today, 23rd August 2026, National Association for the Blind (NAB) India, in collaboration with M. N. Banaji Industrial Home for the Blind (MNB) and CABM, successfully organised a special programme promoting empowerment, self-reliance and inclusion.
50 Self-Employment Kits were distributed to visually challenged hawkers, helping them strengthen their livelihood opportunities and move towards greater independence. Outstanding visually challenged sportspersons were also felicitated for their remarkable achievements and inspiring determination.
The event received an overwhelming response, with around 170 visually challenged persons participating. An entertaining cultural programme was also presented by visually challenged musicians of NAB and MNB, showcasing their exceptional musical talent and adding great joy and inspiration to the occasion. 🎶✨
Our Chairman Trustee, Dr. Vimal Kumar Dengla, warmly welcomed the guests and shared the impactful work and activities of NAB and MNB.
We were honoured by the presence of Mr. Sanjay Masand, Vice President, Reliance Foundation; Mr. Vijay Pathak; Sadguruji; Ms. Parul Chowdhary, Actress; Mr. Sharma, Social Worker; and office bearers Mr. Harinder Kumar Malik, Mr. Ramakant Satam, Mr. Prashant Pathak and Mr. Vijay Kajolkar. Ms. Pallavi Kadam, Executive Director, NAB India, was also present.

Mr Charles Rao Assistant Director anchored the entire program, Mr Kishore Gohil, manager NAB India mobilsed the kits and the beneficiaries, mr mayank Shekhar CEO MNB home organized the entire event.

Together, we continue to move towards a more inclusive, empowered and self-reliant India! 🇮🇳🙏

22/08/2026

Successful Day 5: NAB India Rakhi Exhibition Across Two Locations!

It was an absolute joy bringing this special event to life today, Saturday, 22nd August 2026, across two locations—Arkade Rare (Bhandup West) and Trump Towers (Malad West). Both venues were vibrant, filled with festive cheer, beautiful craftsmanship, and strong community support.

Empowerment in Every Thread
This Raksha Bandhan, NAB India continues to spread joy, dignity, and resilience through our exclusive Rakhi Exhibition. Every piece on display is thoughtfully handcrafted by the inspiring artisans of our Department of Women Empowerment (DWE), symbolizing true self-reliance.

A Message of Inspiration
Reflecting on the core vision of this initiative, our HSG, Chairman & Trustee, Dr. Vimal Kumar Dengla, shared:

"This occasion invites us to unite in celebrating traditional bonds, recognizing exceptional talent, and advancing the inclusion and empowerment of our visually challenged community."

Special Thanks & Gratitude
Our heartfelt gratitude goes to Mr. Amit Jain (CMD, Arkade Group) and Mrs. Rohini Rane (HR, Arkade Group) for opening their doors to our mission and providing such a wonderful platform at Arkade Rare. We also extend special thanks to Ms. Parul Choudhary for taking the wonderful initiative to organize the exhibition at the Trump Towers residential complex.

A sincere thank you to every visitor who stopped by to appreciate fine craftsmanship and champion true inclusion this festive season!

Last but certainly not least, round of applause to the dedicated, hardworking NAB India team! Your tireless efforts made executing this dual-location event a smooth and resounding success.

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NAB India - DWE Contact: 9372766322

21/08/2026

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, INDIA in collaboration with M. N. Banaji Industrial Home for the Blind, Jogeshwari Cordially Invites You to DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY of Self-Employment Kits to Persons with Visual Impairmentis pleased to organise this special initiative aimed at promoting self-reliance, livelihood opportunities and empowerment of persons with visual impairment. MNB in collaboration with CABM, will be felicitate deserving visually impaired sports achievers, for their outstanding achievements, dedication and contribution to the field of sports.
Date Sunday, 23rd August 2026
Time 11:00 a.m. Venue: M. N. Banaji Industrial Home for the Blind
S. V. Road, Opp. Malcum Baug, Jogeshwari (West), Mumbai
Your gracious presence will inspire and encourage our beneficiaries and strengthen our collective commitment towards inclusion, dignity and empowerment of persons with disabilities. We look forward to your esteemed presence. With warm regards,
Dr. Vimal Kumar Dengla
Honorary Secretary General & Chairman Trustee
NAB India

21/08/2026

3rd Day Rakhi Exhibition – 20th August 2026
• "Threads of Dignity Hope, Crafting Independence: Celebrating Inclusion at NAB India" This Raksha Bandhan, the National Association for the Blind (NAB India) is proud to champion the spirit of inclusion through our special Rakhi Exhibition, featuring exquisite, handcrafted rakhis lovingly created by the talented women of our Department of Women Empowerment (DWE).
On 20th August 2026, our exhibition stalls were successfully hosted at two esteemed locations:
1. Arkade Offices – Kandivali East, Mumbai 400 101, Maharashtra
o NAB India Representatives : Mrs. Prerna Nandgaonkar & Mr. Santosh Chavan

2. Cipla Office – Lower Parel West, Mumbai 400 013, Maharashtra
o NAB India Representatives: Mr. Nilesh Kulkarni & Mr. Nitin Kamble
Reflecting on the heart of this initiative, our HSG, Chairman & Trustee, Dr. Vimal Kumar Dengla, shared : "This occasion invites us to unite in celebrating traditional bonds, recognizing exceptional talent, and advancing the inclusion and empowerment of our visually challenged community.
"Heartfelt Gratitude to All
A sincere thank you to everyone who has contributed to the success of this initiative, our dedicated team members, our gracious corporate hosts, and every single person supporting our cause.
In particular, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to both of them. Respectful Jessica D'Souza (Cipla HR – Employee Volunteering) and Rohini Rane (HR, Arkade Offices) for providing these wonderful opportunities.
Together, let's continue celebrating Raksha Bandhan by championing exceptional talent, fostering true inclusion, and building pathways toward a more empowered society.
NAB India - DWE Contact: 9372766322

21/08/2026

Honouring the Achievement of Visually Impaired Girls

Today, “The Art of Seeing Differently – A Blind Photography Exhibition” was organised in collaboration with the Accessibility Research Centre (ARC), IIT Madras. The exhibition is being held from 19th to 26th August 2026.

On this occasion, Alexa devices facilitated by NAB India were presented through NIEPVD to three visually impaired female participants who secured First, Second and Third positions in the competition.

The Alexa devices were presented to the three winning visually impaired girls by the Guest of Honour, Shri S. Govindaraj, Commissioner, Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD), Government of India.

This recognition is an important initiative to encourage the creativity, talent, and unique perspective of visually impaired participants in seeing and experiencing the world differently.

NAB India is proud to be a part of this initiative and to contribute towards the empowerment and independence of persons with visual impairment through assistive technology.

20/08/2026

2nd Day Rakhi Exhibition

*Celebrating Inclusion, Craftsmanship & Empowerment at NAB India*

This Raksha Bandhan, NAB India (National Association for the Blind) is celebrating the power of inclusion through a special Rakhi Exhibition, featuring beautifully handcrafted rakhis created by talented visually challenged women from our Department of Women Empowerment (DWE).

On 19 August 2026, NAB India successfully organized exhibition stalls at:

📍 Taj Cafeteria, Colaba

NAB India Employee
Aarti Kanade

Perana Nnandgaonkar

Maheshwari Padawal (Trainee)

📍 Cipla Lab Canteen, Vikhroli East
NAB India Employee

Mr. Nilesh Kulkarni

Mr. Jagan Mhaske

As our HSG, Chairman & Trustee, Dr. Vimal Kumar Dengla, beautifully said:

"Let us come together to celebrate the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood, showcase exceptional talent, and empower and uplift our visually challenged community."

A heartfelt thank you to Lesley-Anne D'Souza (Taj HR)Taj Cafeteria, Colaba and Jessica D'Souza (Cipla HR – Employee Volunteering)Cipla Lab Canteen, Vikhroli East

for providing this meaningful opportunity.

Together, let's celebrate Raksha Bandhan by supporting talent, promoting inclusion, and creating opportunities for a more empowered society.

📞 DWE Contact: 9372766322

15/08/2026

🇮🇳 Independence Day Celebration at NAB India 🇮🇳
National Association for the Blind (NAB) India – Department of Rehabilitation proudly celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day on 15th August 2026 at the NAB Worli Centre, with great enthusiasm, patriotic spirit and a strong message of inclusion and empowerment.

The celebration was graced by Ms. Meghna Bilimoria, President, Rotary Club of Bombay Mid City, along with club members, who joined us for the flag-hoisting ceremony.

Our DOR trainees and students added to the patriotic spirit through inspiring songs and speeches, making the celebration truly memorable.

Ms. Pallavi Kadam, Executive Director, NAB India, warmly welcomed the guests and shared an insightful briefing on the various activities and initiatives of NAB India.

Dr. Vimal Kumar Dengla, Chairman & Trustee, Honorary Secretary General, NAB India; Mr. Gopal Krishna Agarwal, Honorary Secretary, NAB India; and esteemed members of the Executive Council of NAB India extended their heartfelt best wishes to everyone on the occasion of Independence Day.

We sincerely thank all our donors, supporters, guests, staff, trainees, students, volunteers and participants for their valuable support and contribution in making this celebration a meaningful and memorable one.

🇮🇳 Celebrating freedom. Celebrating inclusion. Celebrating the spirit of India!
Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

14/08/2026

Empowering Through Digital Education | Digital Inclusion for Children with Visual Impairment
Under the Reliance Foundation’s Education and Sports for All (ESA) Project, the National Association for the Blind India (NAB India), Mumbai has initiated a Digital Education Programme for children with visual impairment at Government Blind Schools for Girls and Boys in Gorakhpur (2 schools) and Lucknow (2 schools), Uttar Pradesh, as well as at the NAB India Jogeshwari Centre, Mumbai.
Through this initiative, more than 150 children with visual impairment will benefit from digital literacy, accessible technology, and technology-enabled learning opportunities. Importantly, 50% of the beneficiaries are girls, ensuring equal access to digital education and opportunities.
The programme aims to equip children with essential digital skills, enhance their independence and confidence, and create greater opportunities for their education and future development.
Digital education is not just about learning technology—it is about creating equal opportunities, independence and a more inclusive future.
On behalf of NAB India, Dr. Vimal Kumar Dengla, HSG and Chairman Trustee, and Mr. Gopal Krishna Agarwal, Honorary Secretary, sincerely express their heartfelt gratitude to Reliance Foundation for supporting and initiating this important programme and for contributing towards creating a brighter, more empowered and successful future for children with visual impairment.
Together, we are working towards Digital Inclusion, Equal Opportunities and Empowered Futures.
Reliance Foundation | ril_foundation

डिजिटल शिक्षा के माध्यम से सशक्तिकरण | दृष्टिबाधित बच्चों के लिए डिजिटल समावेशन
Reliance Foundation’s Education and Sports for All (ESA) Project के अंतर्गत, National Association for the Blind India (NAB India), Mumbai द्वारा उत्तर प्रदेश के राजकीय स्पर्श विद्यालय बालक एवं बालिका गोरखपुर एवं राजकीय स्पर्श विद्यालय बालक एवं बालिका लखनऊ के विद्यालयों में तथा NAB India Jogeshwari Centre, Mumbai में स्थित दृष्टिबाधित विद्यार्थियों के लिए Digital Education Programme संचालित किया जा रहा है।
इस पहल के माध्यम से 150 से अधिक दृष्टिबाधित बच्चे डिजिटल साक्षरता, सुलभ तकनीक और तकनीक-आधारित सीखने के अवसरों से लाभान्वित होंगे। विशेष रूप से, इस कार्यक्रम के 50% लाभार्थी बालिकाएँ हैं, जिससे डिजिटल शिक्षा और अवसरों तक बालिकाओं की समान पहुँच सुनिश्चित हो सके।
इस कार्यक्रम का उद्देश्य बच्चों को आवश्यक डिजिटल कौशल प्रदान करना, उनकी स्वतंत्रता और आत्मविश्वास को बढ़ाना तथा उनकी शिक्षा एवं भविष्य के विकास के लिए बेहतर अवसर उपलब्ध कराना है।
डिजिटल शिक्षा केवल तकनीक सीखने तक सीमित नहीं है—यह समान अवसर, आत्मनिर्भरता और अधिक समावेशी भविष्य का निर्माण करने का माध्यम है।
NAB India की ओर से Dr. Vimal Kumar Dengla, HSG एवं Chairman Trustee, तथा Mr. Gopal Krishna Agarwal, Honorary Secretary Reliance Foundation के प्रति इस महत्वपूर्ण पहल को सहयोग एवं समर्थन प्रदान करने और दृष्टिबाधित बच्चों के उज्ज्वल, सशक्त एवं सफल भविष्य के निर्माण में योगदान देने के लिए हार्दिक आभार व्यक्त करते हैं।
आइए, हम मिलकर डिजिटल समावेशन, समान अवसर और सशक्त भविष्य की दिशा में आगे बढ़ें।
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डिजिटल शिक्षणाच्या माध्यमातून सक्षमीकरण | दृष्टिबाधित मुलांसाठी डिजिटल समावेशन
Reliance Foundation’s Education and Sports for All (ESA Project) अंतर्गत, National Association for the Blind India (NAB India), Mumbai यांनी उत्तर प्रदेशातील गोरखपूर (2 शाळा) आणि लखनऊ (2 शाळा) येथील शासकीय दृष्टिबाधित मुली व मुलांच्या शाळांमध्ये तसेच NAB India Jogeshwari Centre, Mumbai येथे Digital Education Programme सुरू केला आहे.
या उपक्रमाच्या माध्यमातून 150 हून अधिक दृष्टिबाधित मुले डिजिटल साक्षरता, सुलभ तंत्रज्ञान आणि तंत्रज्ञानाधारित शिक्षणाच्या संधींचा लाभ घेतील. विशेष म्हणजे, या कार्यक्रमातील 50% लाभार्थी मुली आहेत, ज्यामुळे मुलींनाही डिजिटल शिक्षण आणि समान संधी उपलब्ध करून देण्यावर विशेष भर दिला जात आहे.
या कार्यक्रमाचा उद्देश मुलांना आवश्यक डिजिटल कौशल्ये प्रदान करणे, त्यांचा आत्मविश्वास व स्वावलंबन वाढवणे आणि त्यांच्या शिक्षणासाठी तसेच भविष्यातील विकासासाठी अधिक चांगल्या संधी निर्माण करणे हा आहे.
डिजिटल शिक्षण म्हणजे केवळ तंत्रज्ञान शिकणे नव्हे—तर समान संधी, स्वावलंबन आणि अधिक समावेशक भविष्य निर्माण करण्याचे एक प्रभावी माध्यम आहे.
NAB India तर्फे Dr. Vimal Kumar Dengla, HSG एवं Chairman Trustee, आणि Mr. Gopal Krishna Agarwal, Honorary Secretary, Reliance Foundation यांचे या महत्त्वपूर्ण उपक्रमाला सहकार्य व पाठिंबा दिल्याबद्दल तसेच दृष्टिबाधित मुलांचे उज्ज्वल, सक्षम आणि यशस्वी भविष्य घडविण्यासाठी दिलेल्या योगदानाबद्दल मनःपूर्वक आभार व्यक्त करतात.
चला, आपण सर्व मिळून डिजिटल समावेशन, समान संधी आणि सशक्त भविष्य यासाठी कार्य करूया.
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