Hello members, Today, we're sharing something that is truly significant.
This appreciation letter is from Mr. Ramaswamy Dharmarajan Iyer — India’s first visually impaired officer in the Indian Economic Service (IES). And I want to say this clearly: this is no joke. A person who has reached this stature in Indian governance, policy, and public service does not put his name behind anything casually. He is also a vivid, seasoned traveller for the past 45 years. He has seen the world through experience, not assumptions. So when someone like him chooses to trust RSKC, travel with us, and then write about what he felt — it becomes more than an appreciation note. It becomes a public signal of credibility, safety, and trust for our entire community. I’m sharing his message exactly as it is, in his own words. — Message begins — Rising Star Khilte Chehre (RSKC) was founded by Mr. Amit Jain in 2019, with its registered office in New Delhi. RSKC is a pioneering, structured real-world experiential learning movement that enables visually impaired citizens to move, learn, and lead independently—transforming fear into confidence and dependence into leadership. So far, RSKC has empowered 1,300+ visually impaired citizens and reached 10,000+ lives globally, with growing recognition for its inclusive work. I came to know about RSKC’s inclusive travel programmes through a WhatsApp group in 2025. Being a frequent traveller for the past 45 years, I got in touch with the team and was impressed by their plans for inclusive tours for visually impaired persons along with volunteers. After visiting their website, I decided to join their Dubai and Abu Dhabi trip in November 2025, along with my wife and aunt. The team supported us thoroughly with the documentation process and ensured a smooth experience. I was amazed to see that 25 visually impaired travellers joined from different places, including the USA. We were very well received by the RSKC organisers, Ms. Lovely Sarkar Soti and Mr. Amit Soti. The staff at Dubai Grand Hotel welcomed us warmly and offered every possible help. The rooms were comfortable with modern facilities. The breakfast at the hotel, and lunches and dinners at various places during the tour, were excellent with multiple options. Our tour guide on the bus provided audio descriptions of locations along with historical background, which gave us valuable insight and knowledge. The organisers showed remarkable patience and endurance and supported us in every possible way—help with meals, escorting at different locations, washroom support, medical assistance when needed, and more. Prior arrangements for entry at various places saved time and made the journey smooth. Their consistent warmth and encouragement kept the group motivated throughout. At no point did we feel limited during the tour. Dubai is a highly accessible destination with strong public facilities. We have decided to travel with RSKC again in the future and look forward to more inclusive, well-managed, and joyful travel experiences with their team. I wish Mr. Amit Jain and the entire RSKC team the very best in achieving their mission and goals. Thanking you, Yours sincerely, — Message ends — What part stayed with you the most? Regards, Lovely Sarkar Soti, Sr. Programmes Manager, RSKC +918527044355 https://linktr.ee/risingstarkhiltechehre?utm_source=linktree_admin_share -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CAC%3DrEjs4mM0t3ia3jVgDyri%3DrHgC%2B5CKnXG3qYTsZuxyO-742w%40mail.gmail.com.
