Lucknow, May 23 -- Five Braille presses are run under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in Uttar Pradesh which publish textbooks in Braille for various subjects, ensuring that visually impaired students across the state's specialised schools have equal access to quality education, official sources said here on Friday.

Sources said that this initiative is bridging the educational divide and boosting the confidence and self-esteem of thousands of students. "Particularly noteworthy is the contribution of the Government Braille Press in Lucknow. This institution has successfully made all UP Board textbooks up to the high school level available in Braille, ensuring that visually impaired students receive accurate and t...