NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 10:
A special edition of the “Atlas for Visually Impaired (India)” in English Braille was released here on Friday by Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences. The Atlas, prepared by National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation under the Department of S&T, is priced ₹600 and has 20 maps, covering themes such as physical, socio-economic and cultural aspects, such as river system, natural vegetation, Metropolitan cities, roads, food and cash crops. “Efforts are being made to make these atlases more cost-effective,” said an official release.
Month of Issue:
February
Year of Issue:
2 017
Source:
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/braille-atlas-for-visually-impaired/article9535194.ece
Place:
Delhi
By Line:
Business Line
Segregate as:
National
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