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The National Association for the
Blind Sikkim, Sikkim Branch, was established in 1983 under the
auspices of the NAB, India. This voluntary association was
constituted for the welfare, training and rehabilitation of the
visually challenged children of thigh the state in absence of any
other such ortganisation. Initially, the activities of the
association was confined to fund collection which were utilized for
the welfare of the such children and youth. During 1987, the
association established the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Institute for
the Handicapped at Namchi, South Sikkim. This pioneer institute
imparts for all round development of the visually challenged
children of the State. |
