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Bhopal Passport Office Launched Braille and Sign Language Services
Why in News?
The Regional Passport Office in Bhopal has launched Braille script materials and sign language services to improve accessibility of passport services for differently-abled applicants.
Key Points
- Objective: The initiative aims to make passport services more inclusive and accessible for visually impaired, speech-impaired, and hearing-impaired applicants.
- Inauguration: The initiative was inaugurated by B. S. Mubarak, Joint Secretary of the Passport Seva Programme and Chief Passport Officer.
- Braille Initiative: Special Braille booklets have been introduced explaining the entire passport application process, including required documents for ECR and Non-ECR categories, types of applications such as Normal and Tatkal, and important guidelines.
- The sign language videos are linked with QR codes, enabling applicants to easily access online resources and detailed information regarding passport procedures.
- Grievance Redressal Cell: It was also established at the Regional Passport Office to address public complaints and provide prompt resolution related to passport services.
| Read More: Braille |
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Vice President Released Sindhi Version of Constitution in Two Scripts
Why in News?
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan released the updated version of the Constitution of India in the Sindhi language on the occasion of Sindhi Bhasha Diwas.
Key Points
- Release: The Vice President released the latest Sindhi translation of the Constitution of India, at an event held at the Vice President’s Enclave in New Delhi.
- Scripts Used: The Constitution in Sindhi has been published in two scripts—the Devanagari script (first edition) and the Persian script (second edition).
- Occasion: The release took place on 10th April 2026 on the occasion of Sindhi Bhasha Diwas (Sindhi Language Day), observed to celebrate and promote the Sindhi language and culture.
- Sindhi Language:
- Sindhi is one of the 22 official languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
- The Sindhi language was included through the 21st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1967.
| Read More: Constitution of India, Eighth Schedule |
