Archive · 5 Jan 2026
UP Launches State's First Braille Library
The Uttar Pradesh government has opened a new Braille library in Lucknow.
This is the first library of its kind in the state.
It has over 4,000 books for students who cannot see well.
The books cover many subjects and courses.
There is also a big reading room for students.
The library is not just for university students but also for others who need it.
The government wants to add more books soon.
They hope this will help people with visual impairments learn and become independent.
Uttar Pradesh government launched the state's first Braille library in Lucknow.
The library is located on the first floor of the Swami Vivekananda Central Library at Dr Shakuntala Mishra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU).
It houses over 4,000 books covering 54 undergraduate and postgraduate courses, published by the university's Braille press.
The library includes a reading room with a seating capacity for more than 150 students and offers various membership options for different groups.
The initiative aligns with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's policy of inclusive education and empowerment for persons with disabilities.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government, Dr Shakuntala Mishra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU)
- What
- Launch of the state's first Braille library
- When
- January 4
- Where
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To promote inclusive education and empowerment for persons with disabilities
Andhra Pradesh Government
Uttar Pradesh Government
Welfare Initiatives for Differently-Abled Persons
Andhra Pradesh Government
The Andhra Pradesh government has rolled out several welfare initiatives under the Indradhanassu programme, including free bus travel, subsidies, and special degree colleges for the differently-abled.
Uttar Pradesh Government
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched the state's first Braille library to promote inclusive education and empowerment for persons with disabilities.
- Location
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Inaugurated by
- Vice-Chancellor Acharya Sanjay Singh
- Number of books
- 4,000+
- Courses covered
- 54 undergraduate and postgraduate courses
- Reading room capacity
- 150+ students
- Membership types
- Special, Casual, Corporate
- Target for this year
- 10,000 books
Sources
UP govt launches state’s first Braille library in Lucknow
UP’s First State University Launches Braille Library With 4,000 Braille Books
AP Committed to Welfare of Differently-Abled Persons: Dola
Braille Textbooks for Intermediate, Degree Courses Soon
Govt keen to help persons with disabilities: Minister
