Nethrodaya is delighted to share that our Founder and Managing Trustee, Mr. C. Govindakrishnan, was invited as the Esteemed Guest Speaker for “Through Their Eyes”—an interactive visual impairment awareness experience organized by Anokha at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, as part of graVITas '26. The event aimed to foster deeper understanding, empathy, accessibility, and inclusion by offering students and attendees a meaningful glimpse into the lived experience

Nethrodaya is proud to share that our founder, social activist, and President’s Award recipient Dr. C. Govindakrishnan, was invited as the Chief Guest for the Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Best Teacher Award 2026, hosted by the Saveetha Pedagogical Institute of Education and Research (SPIER). The Teachers' Day celebration honored the invaluable contributions, dedication, and wisdom of educators who continuously shape the leaders of tomorrow. Event Details: Event: Dr. Sarvepall

Tamil Nadu Sets a National Benchmark in Disability Welfare Tamil Nadu has consistently been at the forefront of promoting the rights and welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has allocated an all-time high amount of ₹1,485 crore for the welfare of Differently Abled Persons in the Budget 2026–2027. In addition, an amount of ₹839.33 crore has also been sanctioned towards the differently abled pension scheme. In comparison, the Uni

Nethrodaya proudly organized the State Level Felicitation to honor Differently Abled students who secured distinction in their Board Examinations. The event was graced by: Chief Guest: Thiru. J.C.D. Prabhakar, Hon’ble Speaker, Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Guest of Honor: Tmt. Malathi Helen I.A.S, District Collector Special Guests: Kalaimamani Jollee Abraham, Playback Singer turned Gospel Singer Ms. M.M. Manasi, Playback Singer & Voice Over Artist Our esteemed guests fel

Nethrodaya organized a National Seminar on Real Inclusion of Persons with Visual Impairment in collaboration with MSSW. The Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Government of India, inaugurated this historic event on 24 March 2026.

Nethrodaya is a social service institution founded in 2002 by a visually impaired and has been recognized as the Best Institution by the Government of Tamil Nadu for its outstanding service to the visually impaired community. It has also been conferred with the National Award by the Hon’ble President of India for its dedicated service to the visually impaired. For the past 24 years, Nethrodaya has been serving thousands of underprivileged visually impaired beneficiaries, maki

Nethrodaya proudly hosted the South Indian Level Singing Competition for the Visually Impaired – 2026 , prestigious cultural platform celebrating the extraordinary musical talent of visually impaired singers across South India on 19 th February 2026. Popular playback singers graced the event as juries, lending their expertise to this landmark event. The competition featured participants from Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Puducherry, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu , all compe

Victory for Dignity: Nethrodaya Secures Change in Madras University Certificates

Nethrodaya’s 23rd Anniversary: Empowering Persons with Disabilities through Free Legal Aid