Assam Hands Out 1,000 Braille Kits to Visually Impaired Residents

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma handed out more than 1,000 Braille units to visually impaired residents this Tuesday, September 1. The state government finished this effort during the initial 100 days of the current NDA 3 administration. Braille relies on raised-dot patterns to help blind people read and write.

Sarma touted the program on X as a push to aid local learning. The chief minister began his second consecutive term in May 2026. He remains focused on highlighting successes from this specific 100-day window. The kits serve to bring more residents into the fold of the state's recent progress.

Sarma framed the project as a way to ensure everyone keeps pace with current events. "While some of my young friends may not be able to see the development happening in Assam, they will definitely be a part of this transformation," the chief minister said. Officials believe these tools will bolster inclusive education across the state.