Students from National Association for the Blind (NAB), Chandigarh and Punjab proudly participated in the Divya Kala Mela organized at Sector 34 Chandigarh.
Students from National Association for the Blind (NAB), Chandigarh and Punjab proudly participated in the Divya Kala Mela organized at Sector 34 Chandigarh. Students enthusiastically engaged in the mela, highlighting their abilities
Holi Celebration 2026
The colors of Holi brought joy, laughter, and togetherness to the NAB Institute for the Blind. Our students celebrated the festival with great enthusiasm, filling the campus with music, smiles, and vibrant colors. The celebration was a beautiful reminder that festivals are not just about colors, but about inclusion, friendship, and shared happiness.Moments like these strengthen confidence, build connections, and create joyful memories for our students with visual impairment.
Good news! Applying for the Railway e Concession Card is now much easier.
Good news! Applying for the Railway e Concession Card is now much easier. Apply Now Link Below After signing up, click Apply Concession.Most details now fill automatically, so you don’t have to enter everything manually.Just turn on the UDID option and enter your 16 digit UDID number. The system will automatically fetch your:* Father’s name* Address* PIN code* City & StateYou only need to upload:* Disability Certificate* Date of Birth Proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Passport)Then select your state and hospital city, submit the form—and you’re done.The whole process is now simpler, faster, and more accessible. Apply Now
Participation of CABC in Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind, Bhubaneswar (17–22 January 2026)
Participation of CABC in Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind, Bhubaneswar (17–22 January 2026)
Seminar on “Accessible Reading and Writing Solutions”
National Association for the blind (NAB) organized one day seminar on “Accessible Reading
International White Cane Day Celebrations
National Association for the Blind (NAB) celebrated “International White Cane Day” on 14th October, 2016 at Aasha Kiran Vocational Training Centre for Differently Abled, Sector 46 D Chandigarh by holding First ever Fashion show and Talent Hunt contest amongst the visually challenged. Participants were from Chandigarh, Punjab and Himachal.16 Visually challenged girls participated in a first ever fashion show at Chandigarh for their final selection to represent NAB, Chandigarh and Punjab in Princess India contest at Mumbai. In other event of talent hunt contest for visually challenged, skills were evaluated in: Computer learning, Braille learning, Music, Dance, Declamation and public speaking, Overall Personality development and acting. Cash prizes were given to 24 individuals and 2 group songs selected by a panel of judges.
THREE TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR VI
National Association for the Blind in association with NIVH organized following short term training programs: · “Orientation to Reproductive Rights” on 19th November, 2016 · “Fire Safety and Eathquake Drill for VI students on 17th January, 2017 · “Training in use of Modern Assistive Devices” from 17th to 21st January, 2017.
“DIVINE EYES” MUSICAL PERFORMANCE AT CHANDIGARH CLUB ON NEW YEAR EVE
NAB “Divine Eyes” musical group had performed at Chandigarh Club on New Year Eve, followed by a scintillating performance by Punjabi pop sensation Jasbir Jassi live. Their talent was very much appreciated by the audience.
January,2017 : LOUIS BRAILLE DAY CELEBRATIONS
NAB celebrated Louis Braille day in January, 2017 at Chandigarh and Institute for the blind Jamalpur, Ludhiana. CDs, books and educational aids & appliances were distributed to all visually challenge.
ISSUE OF LETTER OF INTENT (LOI) TO START COMMUNITY RADIO STATION
NAB, Chandigarh and Punjab branch is the first NGO in disability sector to have been awarded a letter of intent (LOI) by Ministry of Information and broadcasting to start its own community radio station at 2 rooms allotted to us at Institute for the blind, Ludhiana.