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Reliance Foundation Drishti Braille Newspaper Now Published Weekly
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News18•13-10-2026, 15:32
Reliance Foundation Drishti Braille Newspaper Now Published Weekly
- •India's only registered international Braille newspapers in Hindi and Marathi under the Reliance Foundation Drishti initiative are transitioning from fortnightly to weekly publications.
- •This major step provides visually impaired readers with more frequent access to news, current affairs, and information on various subjects.
- •Launched in 2003 in partnership with organizations like the National Association for the Blind India, the initiative has reached over 30,000 readers.
- •The weekly format aims to further strengthen the crucial link between accessible information and social inclusivity for individuals with visual impairments.
- •Under the leadership of Nita M. Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, the organization continues its strong commitment to healthcare and community inclusion.
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The Reliance Foundation Drishti Braille newspapers, which were previously published fortnightly, will now be published on a weekly basis to provide readers with more frequent access to news and current affairs.
The Drishti initiative was launched in 2003 to work towards preserving and restoring sight, facilitating access to eye care services, and raising awareness about eye donation.
The Drishti Braille newspapers are published in both Hindi and Marathi, serving a readership of over 30,000 individuals with visual impairments.
