More efforts are needed to integrate visually impaired students into the mainstream of education - Governor Ramen Deka
World Audio Book Team Chhattisgarh's name registered in the Golden Book of World Records
The Governor honored the team members by presenting them with certificates of appreciation.
Raipur, September 3, 2026. Governor Shri Ramen Deka said that much more needs to be done in Chhattisgarh to integrate visually impaired students into the mainstream of education. It is our responsibility to provide them with easy access to quality study materials. The efforts of the World Audio Book Team Chhattisgarh to bring education to visually impaired students through technology are commendable and exemplary.
World Audiobook Team honored for outstanding contribution
Members of the World Audio Book Team, Chhattisgarh, paid a courtesy call on Governor Mr. Deka at Lok Bhavan today. On this occasion, the Governor honored all team members with certificates for their outstanding contributions. He congratulated and wished all members on the team's achievement being recorded in the Golden Book of World Records.
Sharda has produced over 1,800 audio books.
The World Audiobook Team is working to create over 11,000 audiobooks for both visually impaired and normal students. This innovative initiative began on October 5, 2024, under the leadership of Presidential Award-winning educator Ms. K. Sharda. Ms. Sharda herself has already created over 1,800 audiobooks. Under her leadership, 30 teachers from various districts of Chhattisgarh are contributing to this work alongside their regular teaching responsibilities.
Equal opportunities for visually impaired students to become self-reliant
The Governor said that the benefits of education should reach every section of society. Providing audio learning materials to visually impaired students is an important step toward empowering them with self-reliance and providing them with equal educational opportunities. He added that such efforts need to be expanded so that more visually impaired students can benefit.
World Audiobook Channel has over 800,000 views
The World Audio Book channel has over 107 playlists available and has been viewed over 800,000 times. The team is creating curriculum-based and useful study materials for students. Present on the occasion were Dr. Sonal Rajesh Sharma, Chhattisgarh Head of the Golden Book of World Records, and all members of the World Audio Book team.
