# Sightsavers programme supports 3,280 visually impaired children in Bengal 2026-08-06T10:52:00+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Sightsavers supported 3,280 children with visual impairment in West Bengal between April 2025 and March 2026 through an inclusive education programme. It worked with the state education department, schools, teachers and communities. The programme provided Braille education, low-vision devices, accessible materials and technology aids such as tablets, DAISY players and laptops. The organisation said 263 children received assistive devices and 1,265 received educational materials. It also trained 1,390 teachers and sensitised 264 education administrators. The programme covered 51 government schools in Howrah and 206 in Bankura. It is aligned with Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan and the National Education Policy 2020. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: disability support, inclusive education, Sightsavers, visual impairment, West Bengal Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/sightsavers-programme-supports-3280-visually-impaired-children-in-bengal/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/sightsavers-programme-supports-3280-visually-impaired-children-in-bengal/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.