Dear Mukesh,
Thank you so much for sharing this truly engaging interview of George Sir. It was an absolute pleasure to watch, and it brought back many wonderful memories for me. I first connected with him through the Eyeway radio show “Eyeway, Yeh Hai Roshni Ka Karawan <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-52HhuGFhRs> ” and have been fortunate to remain in touch with him over the years — through email, phone calls, and WhatsApp. His personal journey is inspiring, but what continues to amaze me is the scale and the heart behind everything he has done for our community. While most people know George Sir as the pioneering force behind blind cricket in India, his work in creating awareness about blindness and empowering visually impaired individuals goes far beyond the sporting world. The Eyeway <https://www.youtube.com/@eyewayindia> radio show itself was a groundbreaking initiative, originally aired from 17 November 2005 across major All India Radio stations including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad — each city broadcasting on different days and timings. Its reach extended not just to these metros but also to numerous neighbouring towns and villages. In 2013, he went on to conceptualise and produce the 13‑episode television series “Nazar Ya Nazariya <https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=nazar+ya+nazaria%2C+episode> ,” broadcast nationally on Doordarshan National every Saturday at 9:30 AM, beginning September 21. With Naseeruddin Shah <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naseeruddin_Shah> introducing each episode and Harsh Chhaya <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harsh_Chhaya> anchoring the show, it challenged misconceptions about blindness while highlighting real stories of achievement and inclusion. Although specific TRP figures are not publicly documented, its national broadcast slot and ongoing relevance reflect its impact. Beyond media, his organisation — Score Foundation <https://www.eyeway.org.in/?q=node/1> — has been a source of guidance and empowerment for thousands of visually impaired individuals nationwide. Through Project Eyeway, their outreach has supported people with information and counselling on laws, education, rehabilitation, employment, technology, and advocacy, helping individuals navigate both opportunities and challenges in daily life. Importantly, Score Foundation also operates a national toll‑free helpline that provides information, guidance and counselling to visually impaired people across the country. Publicly available information lists two Eyeway helpline numbers: • 1800 532 0469 (toll‑free, operational 10 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday) • 8800 00 4334 (also listed as a national Eyeway helpline number, operational during similar hours) The helpline team supports users with queries related to education, technology, legal rights, government provisions, employment, accessible solutions, and more. And on a lighter note — something many people may not know — George Sir is also a wonderful entertainer. He’s an “out‑of‑the‑bathroom” singer, a passionate guitar player, and several of his musical clips can be found on YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/@georgeabraham7250> . These glimpses reveal a warm, humorous, creative personality that adds yet another dimension to his incredible body of work. Your email and the video link were a beautiful reminder of just how much he has contributed to our community — not only through sports or advocacy, but through awareness, empowerment, storytelling, and a lifelong commitment to changing mindsets. Thank you once again for sharing this inspiring programme and keeping us connected to such meaningful content. -- 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/009501dca0ea%248928b4d0%249b7a1e70%24%40gmail.com.
