Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Blind Army Officer Inspires India with Remarkable Journey
Lieutenant Colonel C Dwarakesh is a brave Indian Army officer who lost his eyesight in a military accident.
Instead of giving up, he continued his service and became the only completely blind officer in the Indian Army.
He scaled the Siachen Glacier, which is very high and cold, and even set a world record in shooting.
He also won a national award for his achievements.
He uses special tools to read and do things on his own.
He loves music and playing the guitar.
His story shows that even if you face big challenges, you can still achieve great things.
Lieutenant Colonel C Dwarakesh is the only completely blind officer to continue serving in the Indian Army after losing his eyesight.
He scaled the Siachen Glacier and set a world record in the 10 metre air rifle para event in the UAE.
He was awarded the National Award for Persons with Disabilities in the Individual Excellence category.
He uses a JAWS screen reader and other AI tools to read messages and texts independently.
He found purpose in sports, starting with para javelin, swimming, and finally shooting.
- Who
- Lieutenant Colonel C Dwarakesh, a blind Indian Army officer
- What
- His remarkable journey and achievements despite losing his eyesight
- When
- Recent years, with notable events in 2023 and December 3, 2023
- Where
- India, specifically Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, and international competitions in UAE and Germany
- Why
- To inspire others and overcome personal and social challenges
- Name
- Lieutenant Colonel C Dwarakesh
- Achievement
- World record in 10 metre air rifle para event
- National Award
- Individual Excellence category for Persons with Disabilities
- Sports
- Para javelin, swimming, shooting
- Military Service
- Indian Army
- Notable Expedition
- Scaled Siachen Glacier
- Training Location
- Army Marksman Shooting Range in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh
- AI Tools
- JAWS screen reader, mobile screen reader