Digital Skill Lab for the Visually Impaired Opened at Bharathiar University
Dinamani — Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Coimbatore, June 9: The inauguration of a Digital Skill Lab for the visually impaired was recently held at the Department of Social Work, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
The Pratibodh Foundation has established this centre in association with EnAble India, under the #SeeAMillion campaign. The centre has been set up with the aim of promoting digital literacy, accessibility, skill development and empowerment among visually impaired persons.
At the event, Pratibodh Foundation’s Project Manager, R Jaganathan, delivered the welcome address. Managing Director Latha Mani spoke about the organisation’s work, and EnAble India’s Senior Manager (Digital Literacy Training), C R Naveen, explained the #SeeAMillion movement. The Head of the Department of Social Work, R Baskar, delivered the special address.
The District Differently Abled Welfare Officer Vasanth Ramkumar, Cognizant’s Vice President Srinivasa Kumar, Santhosh, and Darwin participated and spoke on the occasion. Representatives of various voluntary organisations from across the district, along with many visually impaired persons, participated in the programme.