The Blind Relief Association, Delhi

Empowers visually impaired individuals by offering customised services and fostering inclusive opportunities for their holistic development

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
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Financials

  • 2020

    Total Income
    Rs.144,541,409
    Total Expenses
    Rs.134,175,845
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.22,531,088
    Program Expenses
    Rs.112,280,756
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  • 2021

    Total Income
    Rs.98,650,316
    Total Expenses
    Rs.118,308,126
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.37,084,820
    Program Expenses
    Rs.81,223,306
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  • 2022

    Total Income
    Rs.112,400,805
    Total Expenses
    Rs.114,394,363
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.30,168,893
    Program Expenses
    Rs.84,225,470
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  • 2023

    Total Income
    Rs.150,482,755
    Total Expenses
    Rs.131,696,051
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Education Programmes

    District
    State
    District

    New Delhi

    States

    Delhi

    The organisation runs various programmes to support visually impaired individuals. It operates Jormal Periwal Memorial Senior Secondary School, offering free education, accommodation, assistive devices, and holistic services for visually impaired boys up to Class XII. Additionally, a Special Care Unit caters to students with learning disabilities, aiming to integrate them by enhancing academic and independent living skills. Its Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education provides a Bachelor of Education programme for visually impaired students and trains teachers. Furthermore, it pioneered computer literacy with a diploma course for visually impaired adults and JPM school students, ensuring they learn essential applications using screen reading software. Many graduates of its programmes have secured employment across various sectors.

  • Vocational Training Programme

    District
    State
    District

    New Delhi

    States

    Delhi

    The organisation offers vocational training to visually impaired adults aged 18-35. It includes programmes like relaxation massage, multi-skill training, candle making, and collaboration with Youth4Jobs. The relaxation massage course teaches massage techniques, anatomy, and reflexology. The multi-skill training covers various crafts and vocational skills, welcoming trainees without specific educational prerequisites. Candle making produces diverse candles, involving trainees, employees, and volunteers. Collaborating with Youth4Jobs, it enhances employability through English communication, computer literacy, and life skills, funded by Microsoft. These initiatives empower visually impaired individuals by providing diverse skills for employment and entrepreneurship, fostering independence and inclusion.

  • Other Services

    District
    State
    District

    New Delhi

    States

    Delhi

    The organisation engages in multiple services for visually impaired individuals. Its Placement Cell secures jobs and supports newly employed individuals, aiding in their settling process. Orientation and Mobility training, Braille production, and audiobook recording further empower these individuals in education and skill development. Health care services cover medical needs, while boarding and lodging are provided for around 300 individuals. Awareness efforts involve engaging students in talent contests, participating in public events, and organising the popular Diwali Bazar, fostering community awareness of disability. Additionally, the Association offers consultancy and expertise to other institutions seeking guidance on establishing disability services, highlighting its commitment to inclusivity and empowerment.

  • Sports Promotion Programmes

    District
    State
    District

    New Delhi

    States

    Delhi

    The organisation actively promotes sports for the visually impaired. It initiated the first National Sports Meet for the Blind in 1982, leading to the formation of the Indian Blind Sports Association (IBSA) in 1986. IBSA has grown to become the premier national body for blind sports with international affiliations. Outstanding para-sportspersons nurtured by this association received prestigious awards, including the Arjuna Award and coaching accolades. IBSA regularly organises national sports meets and coaching camps in various sports, sending talented athletes to international events, and fostering a robust sports culture for the visually impaired.

Impact Metrics

  • No. of Trainees Completing the Special Education Course

    Program Name

    Education Programmes

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2017-18 28
    • 2018-19 20
    • 2019-20 27
    • 2020-21 23
    • 2021-22 29
  • No. of Trainees Completing Their Training Programmes Successfully

    Program Name

    Vocational Training Programme

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2017-18 38
    • 2018-19 50
    • 2019-20 37
    • 2020-21 26

Leadership Team

  • Benu Nath

    Honorary General Secretary

  • Arun Bharat Ram

    President

  • Ranjit Puri

    Vice - President

  • Lalit Nirula

    Vice - President

  • S K Misra

    Honorary Treasurer

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATT0693C

  • Registration Number

    S948

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • FCRA

    231650544

About

  • Headquarters

    New Delhi, Delhi

  • Since

    1944

Impact

The organization has helped numerous visually impaired individuals gain education, skills, and employment, with its students excelling in academics, sports, and co-curricular activities.

Vision and Mission

The Association strives to provide need-based services to enable visually impaired persons to develop their latent talents and realize their fullest potential in an inclusive environment.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Near Oberoi Hotel, New Delhi, Delhi

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Society

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management