3k differently-abled kids enrolled in past year

The CM Punjab said, "Braille presses equipped with modern technology are working in Punjab."

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LAHORE:

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that free books are being provided to government and private institutions across the province for visually impaired students through Braille printing presses in Lahore and Bahawalpur.

She stated in her message on World Braille Day, "Braille presses equipped with modern technology are working in Punjab."

The chief minister said upgrading the Braille presses would makes it possible to provide educational material and books of international standard to differently-abled people.

She highlighted that more than 3,000 such children had been enrolled across Punjab during the past year.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said, "More than 15,000 Braille books have been provided to visually impaired students. The Holy Quran is also being provided to special students in Braille." She underscored, "In view of the educational needs of special students, assistive devices are being provided. More resources will be provided to special people to meet their educational needs."

She added, "The department of special education is being developed on modern lines by introducing fundamental reforms. Special educational institutions are being upgraded by providing them the missing facilities."