Reliance Foundation announced on Tuesday that its Drishti programme’s Hindi and Marathi Braille newspapers—India’s only registered international Braille publications in these languages—will transition from fortnightly to weekly publication. The decision aims to provide readers with more frequent access to news, current affairs, and information, further enhancing social inclusion for the visually impaired community.

Published in partnership with the National Association for the Blind (NAB) India, the Braille newspapers currently reach over 30,000 readers. The increase in publication frequency is expected to significantly expand the readership and impact of the initiative across the country.

Expanding Vision Care Infra And Support

Initiated in 2003, the Reliance Foundation Drishti programme forms a broader effort focused on vision health, sight restoration, and awareness surrounding eye donation. Operating through key partnerships with NAB India, Sankara Eye Foundation, and Aravind Eye Care System, the programme has impacted over two lakh individuals since its inception.

It addresses preventable and treatable vision loss in underserved communities. Over the past two decades, the initiative has facilitated sight-restoration procedures, including corneal transplants, free eye consultations, and the distribution of corrective spectacles, helping restore sight to more than 22,500 people across India.

Funding Commitment And Long-Term Impact

The expansion of the newspaper service follows a major financial commitment announced earlier this year. In January 2026, Reliance Foundation Founder and Chairperson Nita M. Ambani announced a Rs 25-crore funding commitment to NAB India during its 75th Foundation Day celebrations in Mumbai.

The updated weekly format seeks to strengthen the link between accessible information and social empowerment, ensuring that visually impaired individuals receive timely updates on national and global developments.

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