Your archive
From the archive record
Students with low vision often require text materials in large print and/or high contrast, which makes the text easier to read. Strategies can include magnifying text so that it's larger, to moving closer to the source of the text. Situated in one of the pristine parts of Dehradun known as the Rajpur Road, the Central Braille Press is the first press of its kind in India and one of the oldest braille presses in Asia. It was set up in Dehradun, Uttarakhand in 1951 after independence by the Government of India, Ministry of Welfare to make braille literature available to the blind. This was followed by the setting up of NIVH (National institute for the Visually Handicapped) in 1967 in an area of about 43 acres on Mussoorie-Dehradun Highway. It is a training centre for the blind. Central Brail
License this footage
Broadcast-quality masters are available from Wilderness Films India.
Keep exploring
politics · street food
A carnival-like atmosphere pervades the air, even as a placard reads : "Chai becho, desh nahi!" Snack distribution during student protest at Jantar Mantar New Delhi: Himachal Orchardists sent plums and apricots for the students! Students wi…
politics · school
Students with Indian Flag as they protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, with much bonhomie and hope. Joy and unbridled happiness among protesting students on resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan: CJP protests.
politics · school
A large gathering of students and supporters assembles at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi during a protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
politics · school
Students and supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gather at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi during a public protest.
politics · school
A cake is cut and celebrations ensue during the student protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
politics · school
Joy and unbridled happiness among protesting students on resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan: CJP protests. Posted of Nitin Gadkari and the E20 ethanol scam have also started doing the rounds at the protests.
politics · school
Outside elements merge in as students protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, Indian flags wildly waved. Sikhs are out in large numbers, to participate in the protests, and support the protestors.
politics · bus
A massive crowd of students and young demonstrators gathers at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi during a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest.