New University for Visually Impaired Students Set to Open Soon in This State
A special university is set to be established in Odisha for visually impaired students, making it the first such institution in India dedicated exclusively to them. This initiative aims to address the specific educational and training needs of visually impaired individuals.
A special university is set to be established in Odisha for visually impaired students, making it the first such institution in India dedicated exclusively to them. This initiative aims to address the specific educational and training needs of visually impaired individuals.
Key Details of the University:
- Name: The university will be named after the 19th-century social reformer and visually impaired poet Bhima Bhoi.
- Purpose: The university will offer educational and technical courses.
- Statistics: There are over 5.21 lakh visually impaired individuals in Odisha alone, out of more than 50 lakh across India, including approximately 2 lakh young people.
Highlights of the Plan:
- Residential Facilities:
- The campus will include an advanced digital lab and residential accommodations.
- Courses Offered:
- In addition to policy research, vocational courses such as acupuncture and physiotherapy will be provided.
Acupuncture and Physiotherapy Explained:
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Acupuncture: Part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which has been developed over thousands of years for disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Physiotherapy: A branch of medicine focusing on physical movement impairment. Students learn to improve patients' quality of life through physical interventions.