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New Training for Visually Impaired Women Launched in Delhi

Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, announced a new training initiative for visually impaired women and girls in Delhi. The program, funded by the Australian High Commission, will provide technical skills and training for 50 participants over three months.

During the launch ceremony, Philip Green emphasized the strong bond between Australia and India through cricket. He highlighted the Australian Government’s commitment to supporting all individuals, advancing gender equality, and promoting the rights of people with disabilities.

The initiative is a collaboration with Samarthanam and the Cricket Association for the Blind in India. It aims to break down barriers and make cricket more accessible for people with disabilities, particularly women and girls. The project was launched in the presence of Philip Green, Meenakashi Lekhi, Busa Gowda, and Yogesh Taneja.

Philip Green stated that the partnership focuses on developing and promoting women’s blind cricket teams by providing vocational training and supporting women athletes from Delhi to play for state and national teams. Samarthanam has been a long-time development partner of the Australian High Commission.