Sightsavers programme supports 3,280 visually impaired children in Bengal

The Story in Brief

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.

The Indian Opinion

The programme’s reported reach indicates a practical effort to improve classroom access for children with visual impairment. Training teachers and supplying learning materials may help mainstream schools respond better. However, the source gives limited independent assessment of learning outcomes or long-term impact. Claims about success should therefore be viewed alongside verified school-level data and feedback from families and students.

Source: hindustantimes.com

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