National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities

It is also engaged in production of Braille literature, aids and appliances for visually disabled people.

[2][3] It also undertakes research and developmental activities ensuring emergence of disability inclusive policies, programmes and practices.

[4] The aims and objectives of the NIVH as stated in the Memorandum of Association are as follows: Departments: The first institution was the St. Dunstan's Hostel for Indian War Blinded established by St. Dunstan of London in 1943,[6] which offered a basic set of rehabilitation services to the soldiers and sailors blinded in the World War II.

In 1950, the Government of India took over the St. Dunstan's Hostel and entrusted the Ministry of Education with the responsibility of developing comprehensive services for the rehabilitation of blind persons.

The institute also coordinates and supervises Composite Regional Centre for Persons with Disabilities, Sundernagar (H.P.)