100 years of service to the blind 15.10.1987

Louis Braille's system of embossed reading and writing has lifted the burden of helplessness from the blind. The first school was established in India in 1887 at Amritsar. This year completes a century of service to the blind. Bharati Braille, the all-India system of reading and writing, was accepted by the Government of India in 1951. The blind have kept pace with technology development, working at telephone operating, computer programming, electronic assembly and production of electronic items. Among other concessions, the government reserves posts for blind. The All India Confederation of the Blind provides the essential solidarity and guidance. The blind have come a long way from charity to social equality and independence. Material for text, courtesy: Times Eye Research Foundation and All India Confederation of the Blind.

The Re1.00 stamp is on Eye Donation, and the Rs2.00 stamp is on 100 years of service to the blind.