About NAB Himachal
The National Association for the Blind (NAB) Himachal Pradesh State Branch was founded in 1997 by (Late) Smt. Chander Abha, who was inspired to establish the organization after encountering a 10-year-old blind child who lacked access to education due to the absence of specialized institutions in the region.
Mrs. Shalini Vats Kimta, the niece of Smt. Chander Abha, joined the organization in 2001 and has been instrumental in its growth and development.
As of the latest available information, Mrs. Shalini Vats Kimta serves as the Secretary of NAB Himachal Pradesh State Branch.
The organization operates from Chander Abha Mahila Kalyan Bhawan, Sarwari Bazar, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.
Projects
Hostel for Visually Impaired Students
We have hostel facilities for both girls and boys. With a total capacity of 35 children. No fees are charged for the hostel from any student. The hostel is only for children of age group 6-18 years.
Special School for Visually Impaired (up to 5th Standard)
We run a special school for VI children till 5th standard where we prepare the children for integrated setup. The education is free of cost whatsoever.
Integrated Unit with Mainstream Children
After 5th standard the children go to integrated educational setups to study in mainstream schools with mainstream children. and after the school hours resource classes are held for them at NAB HP state branch.
Data Entry Operator Course (Divyangjan) for VI Individuals
We run a Skill Council of India Certified Data Entry Operator Course (Divyangjan) for VI (blindness) individuals under Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) PM-DAKSH