‘Nethrodaya’, a Chennai-based non-governmental organisation, has launched a new scheme to provide livelihood for visually impaired people in the villages of Tamil Nadu. Under the scheme, beneficiaries are provided with a Jersey cow each, so that they can earn their living. The animals will be insured.

Nethrodaya has invited a professor from ‘Madras Veterinary College’ who helps the beneficiaries identify good cows. Students of ‘Madras School of Social Work’, as part of their course work, help them deal with any problems.

‘Nethrodaya’ - a three-and-half-year-old organisation run by visually impaired people, has tied up with private milk producer company ‘Arokya’ to look after the cows' medical needs.

Nethrodaya founder Govindakrishnan, alias Gopi, aims to use local resources and help 40 more blind people. The project is funded by a U.K. based agency.