A unique event is jointly organised by Ashadeep Apang Mahila Bal Vikas Sanstha, Rotary Club of Nagpur Downtown and Vidarbha Samshodhan Mandal on April 17, 2022. Special feature of this event is chess matches between the visually impaired and sighted. Such a competition is being held for the first time in Vidarbha.
Although visually impaired chess players occasionally participate in chess competitions with sighted competitors , such an initiative is seldom taken by the sighted chess players .
“This event is expected to reveal the abilities the potential of visually disabled to the society” , says Dr. Pratima Shastri , President ,Ashadeep .
Shri Vijay Munishwar, awardee of prestigious Dronachrya award , will be the chief guest for prize distribution.
All the participants will be given Braille certificates, in addition to printed certificates
“Rotary club of Nagpur Down Town is always keen to collaborate for innovative activities with social cause”, mentions President Dr Rhishikesh Mayee, noted opthalmologist of Nagpur .
He was specially keen to organize this inclusive event during his tenure as President of the Rotary Club of Downtown.