If one has confidence in his hardwork and preparation, what is the problem in going with a scribe with limited educational qualification. Cirtainly it must not be fixed as 12 class student, but a candidate of your choice having graduation with good reading writing skills would suffice.
On 6/17/15, Mohib Anwar Rafay <mohibra...@gmail.com> wrote: > Very good. I would subscribe to the view forwarded by George sir that > we should have a feel of independence because while at work there will > not any scribe. So far as the matter of Banking exam is concern, its > true that many inefficient candidates got job over there just hiring > the scribe paying them a considerable amount. Many of them are not > allotted the work according to their rank due to their unskillfulness. > I am unable to understand that why the sole emphasis is upon the > removal of educational qualification of the scribe? Did you ever > wonder why it is not demanded that IBPS and other banking exams must > be made accessible with screenreader since those are conducted using > computer systems only? > The reasoning is pretty simple, if they will provide screenreader in > those systems, many candidates will not be able to qualify at their > own, because most of the aspirents get through with the benevolence of > the scribe. > And let me make it clear, UPSC etc. will never agree on this point. > > On 6/17/15, raaju <bidh...@gmail.com> wrote: >> HELLO! THAT’S why my focus is on the fact that visually impaired should >> be >> allowed to appear any exam in Braille or computer rather then scribe. A >> special candidate should be recruit who has a knowledge of >> reading/writing >> Braille in each and every university. This practice will be the most >> fruitfull solution. Thank you. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On >> Behalf >> Of ishita kapoor >> Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 11:13 AM >> To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues >> concerning >> the disabled. >> Subject: Re: [AI] Writer guidelines >> >> Over qualified scribe should not be allowed in any condition. >> If I am going for bank exam I should not be allowed to take graduate >> scribe. >> If we have over qualified scribe I don’t think any kind of strict in >> vigilance would work. >> Sorry to say but after 2012 many vi have got jobs in bank and other >> field with the help of over qualified scribe. >> >> >> On 6/17/15, Kotian, H P <hpkot...@rbi.org.in> wrote: >>> Dear Kanchan >>> I am now reffering to point 4: if we have to specifically talk about >>> UPSC, >>> we can take a call on education qualification. However, the fallout >>> shall >>> be >>> on the general guidelines on scribe. In the past, we had mulled upon >>> various >>> cinereous and we came to a conclusion, specifying educational >>> qualification >>> would pose detrimental to the interest of the blind candidate. To >>> illustrate, consider that accountancy and book keeping is introduced in >>> class13, now if we go by the rule the scribe should be junior by at >>> least >>> 1 >>> year, they would not be aware how to post the entries even though the >>> candidate isdictating properly, again, the blind candidate has no idea >>> at >>> all how the scribe has gone about. Here, the scribe is not at fault, for >>> he >>> has no idea at all how the posting should be made and the blind person >>> has >>> to wrongly suffer as a result. This cannot be acceptable by any means. >>> >>> Technology has been an enabler for blind persons to take up newer >>> avenues >>> which was not possible earlier, therefore, the general scribe guidelines >>> should factor in all such scenarios. >>> >>> If we relent to one body, then, other body shall pick it up and we shall >>> be >>> on a perpetual loop. Again, any concern that the scribe would superceed >>> the >>> answer by the candidate can be encountered by using videography etc. At >>> any >>> rate, the number of disabled candidate is not as large to stop UPSC to >>> consider it. Video recording is commonly available on all present >>> generation >>> mobile phones. It is not a serious issue at all if one is willing to >>> look >>> into it. >>> >>> Again, Braille printer is just like any other printer and UPSC can >>> consider >>> to purchase one and not outsource it. These are not real issues at all >>> but >>> mere excuse to shirk decision. Paper leakages are not caused by this >>> avenue >>> and the commission need to focus on areas where leakages take place and >>> not >>> cry foul against disabled persons. UPSC cannot consider itself a supra >>> body >>> and it is well with the constitution and laws of the land. >>> >>> Harish Kotian >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On >>> Behalf >>> Of kanchan Pamnani >>> Sent: 16 June 2015 18:45 >>> To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and >>> issuesconcerning >>> the disabled. >>> Subject: Re: [AI] Writer guidelines >>> >>> 1. Yes suprevision and invijulation are our defences . >>> 2. On alternate formats there cannot be a compromise. >>> It may take a while for the Examining Authorities to conduct exams on >>> computers but in due course they must provide this option along with the >>> braille option. Of course never forgetting the original scribe route. >>> 3. Choosing our own writer should not be compromised. >>> >>> The above 3 I think we all agree upon. >>> 4. I would like you all to consider the issue of writer >>> qualifications.Please look at the representations atthe the end of my >>> last >>> email. >>> Most of you will agree that there is some amount of prompting by scribes >>> etc. >>> Lets come out with a workable solution so that no honest hardworking VI >>> suffers at any exam. >>> 5. I am toying with the thought of saying that the vi dont need seperate >>> centres but can give exams at the regular centres.This has a plus and a >>> minus. Lets see the mood. >>> 6. Any other issues? >>> >>> Therefore 4 above is very importantt. >>> Kanchan Pamnani >>> Advocate & Solicitor >>> 9, Suleman Chambers, >>> Battery Street, Colaba, >>> Mumbai - 400 039. >>> >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Mohib Anwar Rafay" <mohibra...@gmail.com> >>> To: "AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues >>> concerningthe disabled." <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> >>> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 5:58 PM >>> Subject: Re: [AI] Writer guidelines >>> >>> >>>> SO Kanchan Ma'm, have you prepared any arguments to be presented >>>> before UPSC and other officials in the next meeting? >>>> >>>> On 6/16/15, Mohib Anwar Rafay <mohibra...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> If we remain closed on the educational qualification issue, nothing >>>>> will work. We will have to reach to a plausible resolution. >>>>> We'll have to keep in mind, these guidelines will not only be >>>>> applicable on UPSC and SSC, but it will cover all other examination >>>>> conducting authorities. Therefore the issue of educational >>>>> qualification of the scribe shall always haunt the authorities. >>>>> Ok, we can take it other way round, let them fix that qualification >>>>> criteria of the scribe in such a way that he shouldn't have passed >>>>> the higher degree in the same subject in which the examinee is >>>>> appearing. >>>>> But it would be difficult to determine in competitive exams, because >>>>> these exams have almost all the subjects of general studies. >>>>> >>>>> On 6/16/15, Mohib Anwar Rafay <mohibra...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> But the argument of UPSC, for not providing the question paper in >>>>>> braille or in computer format, is based on slightly different ground. >>>>>> They are beating the drum on the song of security. According to them >>>>>> outsourcing the publication of question paper may result into some >>>>>> security concerns. Which is not true in my humble opinion. They >>>>>> should assign this task to their trusted agencies or should hire one. >>>>>> >>>>>> On 6/16/15, George Abraham <geo...@eyeway.org> wrote: >>>>>>> Writing exams on computers or writing exams in Braille are the >>>>>>> best options. But there are a large number of students/candidates >>>>>>> who are not computer literate or for that matter Braille literate. >>>>>>> Hence scribes are needed. But the way forward should be towards >>>>>>> independent exam writing in Braille or on computers. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>>> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] >>>>>>> On Behalf Of sanjay >>>>>>> Sent: 16 June 2015 17:07 >>>>>>> To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and >>>>>>> issuesconcerning the disabled. >>>>>>> Subject: Re: [AI] Writer guidelines >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Why blind people should not be compelled to give their exams via >>>>>>> computers. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>> From: "George Abraham" <geo...@eyeway.org> >>>>>>> To: "'AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues >>>>>>> concerningthe disabled.'" <accessindia@accessindia.org.in> >>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 4:39 PM >>>>>>> Subject: Re: [AI] Writer guidelines >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Quality of scribe should not be compromised at any cost. People >>>>>>>> who conduct the exams have to tighten the invigilation. Totally >>>>>>>> with you on this. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>>>> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] >>>>>>>> On Behalf Of Kotian, H P >>>>>>>> Sent: 16 June 2015 16:13 >>>>>>>> To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues >>>>>>> concerning >>>>>>>> the disabled. >>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [AI] Writer guidelines >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> All >>>>>>>> We should steadfastly oppose any move to dilute the scribe >>>>>>>> guidelines. >>>>>>> The >>>>>>>> only point of discussion is the alternatives available to >>>>>>>> strengthen the invigilation process. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> We should rightfully use the UNCRPD provisions to strengthen the >>>>>>>> case. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Harish Kotian >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>>>> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] >>>>>>>> On Behalf Of Amit Bhatt >>>>>>>> Sent: 16 June 2015 15:19 >>>>>>>> To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues >>>>>>> concerning >>>>>>>> the disabled. >>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [AI] Writer guidelines >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I also endorse your opinion. >>>>>>>> If guideline needs to be blind centric, then the examination venue >>>>>>>> should also be within the reach of the candidates. So she/he can >>>>>>>> easily reach to the center. >>>>>>>> It has been noticed on numerous occasion when the venue was kept >>>>>>>> on very awkward and far-off areas. >>>>>>>> Candidates of Delhi would be agree with the recent example of OICL >>>>>>>> examination center. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Amit Bhatt >>>>>>>> On 6/16/15, Kotian, H P <hpkot...@rbi.org.in> wrote: >>>>>>>>> All >>>>>>>>> According to me, the writer guidelines should be blind centric. >>>>>>>>> 1 Blindness can come in any times of ones life and therefore the >>>>>>>>> ability to deal with blindness varies with person's situation >>>>>>>>> 2Technical subjects also needs writer who are familiar with the >>>>>>>>> subject >>>>>>>>> 3 Writers provided by examination body are usually not upto the >>>>>>>>> mark >>>>>>>>> and there are umpteenth examples where the blind person has to >>>>>>>>> suffer >>>>>>>>> as a result of it. >>>>>>>>> 4 Strict invillation is the only solution for dealing with any >>>>>>>>> malpractise and one can always resort to technology solutions like >>>>>>>>> videography which is not very expensive these days. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> We cannot go back to the 2006 situation which we got it with a lot >>>>>>>>> of >>>>>>>>> difficulty and convincing.the only way forward is to impress on >>>>>>>>> making >>>>>>>>> the envigilation process more stricter and to curb any leakages if >>>>>>> found. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Harish Kotian >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>>>>> From: AccessIndia [mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] >>>>>>>>> On >>>>>>>>> Behalf Of Kotian, H P >>>>>>>>> Sent: 16 June 2015 11:20 >>>>>>>>> To: AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues >>>>>>>>> concerning the disabled. >>>>>>>>> Subject: [AI] Writer guidelines >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> All >>>>>>>>> Copying below a mail from Kanchan which did not get on the list. >>>>>>>>> Harish Kotian >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Quoting: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Dear Friends, >>>>>>>>> The time has come to once again discuss this very important issue. >>>>>>>>> Let >>>>>>>>> us do so objectively whilst keeping in mind the UPSC and SSB's >>>>>>>>> objections to the qualification of writers. >>>>>>>>> Just to recap. >>>>>>>>> 1. We had a meeting in Feb. 2008 with the ministry and the >>>>>>>>> minutes >>>>>>>>> were recorded and nothing further happened for many years apart >>>>>>>>> from >>>>>>>>> individuals getting reliefs from different courts on a case to >>>>>>>>> case >>>>>>>> basis. >>>>>>>>> 2. Certain senior memmbers of this group approached the CCPD and >>>>>>>>> Ministry in >>>>>>>>> 2012 and submitted the representation copied below. >>>>>>>>> 3. I am not sure whether CCPD issued the 2013 guidelines taking >>>>>>>>> into >>>>>>>>> consideration the representation of 2012 or only considered the >>>>>>>>> representation and minutes of 2008. >>>>>>>>> 4. Many VI candidates appearing for the UPSC 2014 have >>>>>>>>> represented >>>>>>>> toUPSC >>>>>>>>> that the Preliminary examination should be with the candidate's >>>>>>>>> writer >>>>>>>>> while the Main examination should be with UPSC's writer. They have >>>>>>>>> a >>>>>>>>> valid point but then the SSB feels that its exam should be with >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> SSB's writer. If this goes on and if any concession is made for >>>>>>>>> any >>>>>>>>> Examiner then we are back to pre-2006 situation. >>>>>>>>> 5. We have 2 routes open at the Meeting that is to be held this >>>>>>>>> week- one stick to the 2013 guidelines and wait till UPSC blinks >>>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>> back to court. >>>>>>>>> or be practical and give some concession on the qualification of a >>>>>>>> writer. >>>>>>>>> Both positions are correct. Both positions are vulnerable and we >>>>>>>>> have >>>>>>>>> to be realistic and vigilant. >>>>>>>>> Whatever is the advice of this group I will be carrying to Delhi. >>>>>>>>> I >>>>>>>>> have always share the issues and have always gone with the >>>>>>>>> majority >>>>>>>> opinion. >>>>>>>>> This has been my baby since 2006 when I first got guidelines for >>>>>>>>> Maharashtra. >>>>>>>>> Waiting for a detailed discussion. >>>>>>>>> Copying below the 10 page representation that was submitted in >>>>>>>>> 2012. >>>>>>>>> Can we find a compromise between 2013 guidelines and 2012 >>>>>>> representation? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Annexure A >>>>>>>>> Uniform Guidelines for Conducting Examinations (Practicals and/or >>>>>>>>> Theory) for Blind and Low Vision Persons >>>>>>>>> Purpose: >>>>>>>>> These guidelines are being issued by the Ministry of Social >>>>>>>>> Justice >>>>>>>>> and Empowerment, Government of India on the basis of the state's >>>>>>>>> legal >>>>>>>>> obligations towards persons with disabilities. More specifically, >>>>>>>>> obligations and rights enshrined in the Constitution of India, the >>>>>>>>> Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of >>>>>>>>> Rights >>>>>>>>> and Full >>>>>>>>> Participation) Act, 1995 and the Right to Education Act, 2009. >>>>>>>>> These >>>>>>>>> guidelines are also in alignment with India's obligations under >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> United Nations Conventions on the Rights of Persons with >>>>>>>>> Disabilities >>>>>>>>> (UNCRPD), >>>>>>>>> 2006 guaranteeing all human rights and fundamental freedoms at the >>>>>>>>> place of study and work. It will, hence, apply to all examining >>>>>>>>> authorities and examinations/tests in India. >>>>>>>>> These guidelines need to be understood in the spirit of seeking to >>>>>>>>> provide the appropriate reasonable accommodation and opportunity >>>>>>>>> to >>>>>>>>> blind and low vision candidates to effectively participate in the >>>>>>>>> examination process. The examining authorities may further >>>>>>>>> interpret >>>>>>>>> the guidelines to help blind and low vision persons to be able to >>>>>>>>> give >>>>>>>>> their exams freely and fairly. Rigid interpretation which tends to >>>>>>>>> be >>>>>>>>> disabling needs to be avoided. In all interpretation, the onus >>>>>>>>> needs >>>>>>>>> to be given to making the examination process conducive and >>>>>>>>> barrier-free >>>>>>>> for the candidate. >>>>>>>>> Further, these guidelines have to be seen as an evolving set of >>>>>>>>> rules >>>>>>>>> which will be reviewed and built upon on a periodic basis. They >>>>>>>>> aim >>>>>>>>> to >>>>>>>>> encourage multiple methods of taking exams such as Braille, >>>>>>>>> computers, >>>>>>>>> adaptive technologies etc. based on varied candidate needs rather >>>>>>>>> than >>>>>>>>> restrict the heterogeneous group within a single format. These >>>>>>>>> guidelines are aimed at increasing the opportunities available to >>>>>>>>> blind and low vision persons and make the process of exam-taking >>>>>>>>> by >>>>>>>>> them widely known and understood to all stakeholders. >>>>>>>>> These guidelines are being framed for blind and low vision persons >>>>>>>>> specifically. The Ministry or examination bodies can borrow the >>>>>>>>> same >>>>>>>>> for other persons with disabilities as also for temporary >>>>>>>>> disabling >>>>>>>>> and limiting conditions with additional specification that will >>>>>>>>> need >>>>>>>>> to be made for other situations. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Guidelines >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Guideline 1: Definitions >>>>>>>>> For the purpose of these guidelines, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 1. "Blind Person" means a person having the condition of >>>>>>>>> blindness, >>>>>>>> as >>>>>>>>> defined >>>>>>>>> under the existing national disability laws enforced from time to >>>>>>>>> time. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 2. "Person with low vision" means a person having the >>>>>>>>> condition >>>>>>>>> of >>>>>>>> low >>>>>>>>> vision >>>>>>>>> as defined under the existing national disability >>>>>>>>> laws >>>>>>>>> enforced from time to time. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 3. "Disability Certificate" means a certificate issued by a >>>>>>>> competent >>>>>>>>> authority as >>>>>>>>> defined under the existing national disability laws enforced from >>>>>>>>> time >>>>>>>>> to time. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Guideline 2: General Principles >>>>>>>>> 1. These guidelines are applicable across India to all >>>>>>>>> examination >>>>>>>>> authorities, >>>>>>>>> educational bodies, schools, colleges, universities, competitive >>>>>>>>> exam >>>>>>>>> bodies, internal/promotional exams and any other exam/test-taking >>>>>>>>> institution that conducts an exam/test within the geographical >>>>>>>>> limits >>>>>>>>> of India. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 2. These guidelines apply to theory, practicals and >>>>>>>>> multiple-choice >>>>>>>>> examinations; both paper tests as well as electronic examinations. >>>>>>>>> 3. The facility of scribe/reader/lab assistant is permitted to >>>>>>>>> any >>>>>>>> blind >>>>>>>>> and low vision person. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 4. The Examination authorities need to ensure that no candidate >>>>>>>>> with >>>>>>>>> blindness or low vision will be discriminated against from an >>>>>>>>> equal >>>>>>>>> and fair examination-taking process due to fear of malpractice, >>>>>>>>> additional cost or inconvenience. It will remain the >>>>>>>>> responsibility >>>>>>>>> of >>>>>>>>> the examination body to ensure appropriate invigilation, provide >>>>>>>>> for >>>>>>>>> appropriate finances and resources to create an accessible >>>>>>>>> examination >>>>>>>>> taking process for blind and low vision candidates. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 5. The candidate will not be asked to bear any extra cost or fee >>>>>>>>> to >>>>>>>> avail >>>>>>>>> of accessible examination services. >>>>>>>>> 6. To ensure lack of undue inconvenience, an existing valid >>>>>>>>> disability >>>>>>>>> certificate should be accepted across the country as proof of >>>>>>> disability. >>>>>>>>> The examination authority is not to ask for any additional >>>>>>>>> disability >>>>>>>>> inspection or examination. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 7. The examination/test-taking authorities need to widely and >>>>>>>>> appropriately publicize these guidelines to all relevant >>>>>>>>> stakeholders. >>>>>>>>> Guideline 3: Use of Scribe/Reader/Lab Assistant >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 1. The candidates can opt for their own scribe/reader/lab >>>>>>>>> assistant >>>>>>>> or >>>>>>>>> request the examination body for the same. The candidates' >>>>>>>>> preference >>>>>>>>> for the same will be recorded by the examination authority at the >>>>>>>>> time >>>>>>>>> of filling up the application form for the examination or at the >>>>>>>>> time >>>>>>>>> of admission registration form or as a separate application system >>>>>>>>> set >>>>>>>>> up by the examination authority as may be most feasible. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> i. If the candidate is bringing their own >>>>>>>>> scribe/reader/lab assistant, the application procedure needs to be >>>>>>>>> completed by the candidate at least one to three weeks prior to >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> commencement of the examination. The candidate at the time of >>>>>>>>> application to submit any one of the scribe/reader/ lab >>>>>>>>> assistant's >>>>>>>>> most readily available bona fide proof (college or school or >>>>>>>>> employer >>>>>>>>> ID/bona fide certificate/mark sheet) along with a self declaration >>>>>>>>> on >>>>>>>>> a plain paper from the scribe/reader/lab assistant saying that the >>>>>>>>> information provided by him/her is true and he/she meets the >>>>>>>>> eligibility of the scribe/reader/lab assistant for the said >>>>>>>>> examination >>>>>>>> and he/she won't indulge in examination malpractice. >>>>>>>>> ii. In case of the candidate requesting the >>>>>>>>> examination >>>>>>>>> authority for a scribe/reader/lab assistant, the said needs to be >>>>>>>>> intimated to the examination authority minimum three weeks prior >>>>>>>>> to >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>> examination. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 2. Whether a scribe/reader/lab assistant is brought by the >>>>>>> candidate >>>>>>>> or >>>>>>>>> being provided by the examination authority, the following >>>>>>>>> criteria >>>>>>>>> must be >>>>>>>>> met: >>>>>>>>> i. Fluency in reading and writing in the language >>>>>>>>> of >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> test being taken >>>>>>>>> ii. Fluency in reading and writing of the subject >>>>>>>>> matter >>>>>>> of >>>>>>>>> the test >>>>>>>>> iii. Speed of writing with legible handwriting >>>>>>>>> iv. Efficiency in use of computer, in case it is a >>>>>>>>> computer >>>>>>>>> test >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> It shall be the responsibility of the examination authority to >>>>>>>>> ensure >>>>>>>>> that no malpractice takes place through effective supervision. The >>>>>>>>> quality of the scribe cannot be compromised at the fear of >>>>>>>>> malpractice. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 3. The examining body to maintain a panel of >>>>>>>>> scribes/readers/lab >>>>>>>>> assistants at the >>>>>>>>> District/Division/State level as per the requirements of the >>>>>>>>> examination. A scribe/ reader/lab assistant provided by the >>>>>>>>> examining >>>>>>>>> body needs to fulfill the criteria as listed in point 3.2. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> The examination authority to organize for the candidate to meet >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> scribe/ reader/lab assistant within one week prior up to the date >>>>>>>>> of >>>>>>>>> the examination based on the convenience of the candidate. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> The candidate shall reserve the right to make an appeal to the >>>>>>>>> concerned authority of the examination body in case he/she finds >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> scribe/reader/lab assistant does not meet the criteria as >>>>>>>>> specified >>>>>>>>> in >>>>>>>> point 3.2. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 4. In case of candidate bringing their own scribe/reader/lab >>>>>>>> assistant >>>>>>>>> the following criteria will apply: >>>>>>>>> i. For all examinations and tests up to Standard 8- it >>>>>>>>> would >>>>>>>>> be >>>>>>>>> incumbent on the school authorities to create a panel of >>>>>>>>> scribes/readers/lab assistants (from other teachers, parents or >>>>>>>>> community members who could be part of the scribe/reader/lab >>>>>>>>> assistant >>>>>>>>> pool). The examination authority has to provide a >>>>>>>>> scribe/reader/lab >>>>>>>>> assistant unless the candidate makes a specific request that >>>>>>>>> he/she >>>>>>>>> will arrange a scribe/reader/lab assistant on one's own. Upon >>>>>>>>> making >>>>>>>>> such a request, the candidate will be allowed to use their own >>>>>>>>> scribe/reader/lab assistant meeting the criteria laid down in >>>>>>>>> point >>>>>>>>> 3.2. There will be no other criteria of age/education. The school >>>>>>>>> has >>>>>>>>> to ensure proper invigilation as at a school level it is >>>>>>>>> impractical >>>>>>>>> for younger students to be writers. A Standard 3 child cannot be >>>>>>> expected >>>>>>>> to function as a writer for a Standard 4 child. >>>>>>>>> ii. For all examinations from Standard 8 up to post >>>>>>>>> graduation, >>>>>>>>> if >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> candidate and scribe/reader/lab assistant are of the same stream, >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> educational qualifications of the scribe/reader/lab assistant >>>>>>>>> should >>>>>>>>> be one year below that of the candidate. This means that if the >>>>>>>>> student is appearing for a Second Year Arts/Humanities >>>>>>>>> examination, >>>>>>>>> if >>>>>>>>> his scribe/reader/lab assistant is from the Humanities/Arts >>>>>>>>> stream, >>>>>>>>> the scribe/reader/lab assistant can be up to the First year. >>>>>>>>> However, >>>>>>>>> this condition will not be applicable if they are of different >>>>>>>>> streams. That is, if a Second Year Arts/Humanities student uses a >>>>>>>>> scribe/reader/lab assistant from the B.Sc/Science stream the >>>>>>>>> scribe/reader/lab assistant can be from a higher year >>>>>>>>> (Third.Year.Science/ Masters in Science etc.) as well. Apart from >>>>>>>>> this, no other restrictions such as marks obtained by the >>>>>>>> scribe/reader/lab assistant are to be imposed. >>>>>>>>> iii. In all other examinations such as all competitive >>>>>>>>> examinations, >>>>>>>> all >>>>>>>>> job examinations, the scribe/reader/lab assistant will be one year >>>>>>>>> below the qualifying year for the examination but not less >>>>>>>>> than/minimum of Standard 10. i.e. in all cases where the >>>>>>>>> eligibility >>>>>>>>> for the examination is less than Standard 10, a scribe/reader/lab >>>>>>>>> assistant up to Standard 10 will be permitted. Apart from this, no >>>>>>>>> other restrictions such as marks obtained by the scribe/reader/lab >>>>>>>> assistant are to be imposed. >>>>>>>>> iv. In cases where, if following rule 3.4.ii and 3.4.iii does >>>>>>>>> not >>>>>>>> allow >>>>>>>>> the writer to meet the minimum eligibility criteria as laid down >>>>>>>>> in >>>>>>>>> point 3.2, the candidate will be allowed to use writers of >>>>>>>>> appropriate >>>>>>>>> higher years to ensure fluency in reading and writing the subject. >>>>>>>>> The >>>>>>>>> examination authority to process these requests on a need basis. >>>>>>>>> For >>>>>>>>> e.g., in case of a foreign language paper a junior class student >>>>>>>>> may >>>>>>>>> not have fluency in reading the paper at hand, in which case, a >>>>>>>>> same >>>>>>>>> year student or higher year student be permitted with proper >>>>>>>> invigilation. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 5. The candidate is permitted to take more than one >>>>>>>> scribe/reader/lab >>>>>>>>> assistant for writing different papers in an examination cycle and >>>>>>>>> also for different papers in a single day examination. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 6. In case of emergency situations, there will be flexibility >>>>>>>>> in >>>>>>>>> accommodating any last-minute change in scribe/reader/lab >>>>>>>>> assistant. >>>>>>>>> For any last-minute change, the candidate can bring a new >>>>>>>>> scribe/reader/lab assistant with any of their most readily >>>>>>>>> available >>>>>>>>> bona fide proof (college or school or employer ID/bona fide >>>>>>>>> certificate/mark sheet) and a letter from the scribe/reader/lab >>>>>>>>> assistant saying that the information provided by him/her is true >>>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>>> he/she meets the eligibility of the writer for the said >>>>>>>>> examination. >>>>>>>>> For emergency situations, the examination bodies will also, at all >>>>>>>>> times, keep a pool of scribes/readers/lab assistants that can be >>>>>>>>> utilized. The examination authorities' scribe/reader/lab >>>>>>>>> assistant's >>>>>>>>> eligibility is only to be measured as per point 3.2 and hence, it >>>>>>>>> would be easy for the authorities to keep a pool of qualified >>>>>>>> teachers/supervisors etc. who can come in for an emergency. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Guideline 4: Mode of Taking Examination >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 1. Blind and Low Vision persons will be given the option of >>>>>>> choosing >>>>>>>>> the mode for taking the examinations i.e. use of writer/scribe, >>>>>>>>> Braille, using the computer or in large print or by recording the >>>>>>>> answers. >>>>>>>>> 2. The candidate will also have the option of selecting a >>>>>>>>> question >>>>>>>>> paper in alternative formats - Braille, large font, electronic >>>>>>>>> copy >>>>>>>>> (latest accessible copies such as Unicode, HTML, RTF, ePUB etc. >>>>>>>>> should >>>>>>> be >>>>>>>> provided). >>>>>>>>> Large font specification needs to be mentioned by the candidate. A >>>>>>>>> maximum font size of 20 can be requested for. >>>>>>>>> 3. The candidates' preference for the same will be recorded >>>>>>>>> by >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> examination authority at the time of filling up the application >>>>>>>>> form >>>>>>>>> for examination or at the time of admission registration form or >>>>>>>>> as >>>>>>>>> a >>>>>>>>> separate application system set up by the examination authority as >>>>>>>>> may >>>>>>>>> be most feasible. >>>>>>>>> 4. The examining body to provide reading material in Braille >>>>>>>>> or >>>>>>>>> accessible E-Text or large and bold font or on computers having >>>>>>>>> suitable screen reading softwares for open-book examinations. >>>>>>>>> Similarly, online/computer examinations should be in accessible >>>>>>>>> formats i.e. websites, question papers and all other study >>>>>>>>> material >>>>>>>>> should be accessible as per the accessibility standards laid down >>>>>>>>> in >>>>>>> this >>>>>>>> regard. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Guideline 5: Computer Assisted Examination >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 1. To enable a person with blindness or low vision to write >>>>>>>>> his/her >>>>>>>> own >>>>>>>>> examination using a computer, the following need to be provided by >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> examination centre to the candidate: >>>>>>>>> i. A computer loaded >>>>>>>>> with >>>>>>>>> a >>>>>>>>> screen reading software and screen Magnification software. >>>>>>>>> ii. The configuration of >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> computer should not be less than the installation requirements of >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> screen reading software and screen magnification software. >>>>>>>>> iii. The computer must have >>>>>>>>> a >>>>>>>>> functional sound card. >>>>>>>>> iv. A headset needs to be >>>>>>>> provided >>>>>>>>> to the user. Candidates should be allowed to bring their own >>>>>>>>> simple >>>>>>>>> headsets. >>>>>>>>> v. The computer needs to >>>>>>>>> be >>>>>>>>> completely free of virus. >>>>>>>>> vi. A Word Processing >>>>>>>>> software >>>>>>>> needs >>>>>>>>> to be provided on the computer. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 2. The candidate should be allowed to bring their own >>>>>>>>> keyboard >>>>>>>>> that >>>>>>>>> could be attached to the computer at the examination centre. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 3. The candidate should be able to use their preferred >>>>>>>>> assistive >>>>>>>>> technology on the computer provided by the examination centre. If >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> examination centre is not able to provide the assistive technology >>>>>>>>> preferred by the candidate, the candidate should be allowed to >>>>>>>>> bring >>>>>>>>> his/her own assistive technology. This may be installed by the >>>>>>>>> person >>>>>>>>> designated by the examination centre at least one day prior to the >>>>>>>> examination. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 4. UPS /invertors for back-up support must be installed and >>>>>>>> connected >>>>>>>>> at the centre. Enough power back-up needs to be provided for the >>>>>>>>> examination centre. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 5. Two printers may be kept for taking the final print-outs >>>>>>>>> of >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> answer sheets. Assistance to take print-outs of the answer sheets >>>>>>>>> needs to be provided by the examination centre. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 6. The candidates should be allowed to check the computer >>>>>>>>> system >>>>>>>>> on >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> day before the examination so that they can familiarize themselves >>>>>>>>> with the computer and assistive technology installed on them. They >>>>>>>>> should be allowed to make necessary configurations in the >>>>>>>>> assistive >>>>>>>>> softwares and the user interface if they feel that it will >>>>>>>>> increase >>>>>>>>> their efficiency. If the candidate is not happy with the >>>>>>>>> functioning >>>>>>>>> of the computer, then he/she should be allowed to check another >>>>>>>>> computer >>>>>>>> system. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 7. If the examination is a skill test only i.e. typing test, >>>>>>>>> then >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> candidate should be allowed to bring his own computer if he/she is >>>>>>>>> not >>>>>>>>> satisfied with the computer available at the examination centre. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 8. The candidates should be allowed to install any specific >>>>>>>> technology >>>>>>>>> which they possess which they find essential to access the basic >>>>>>>>> word >>>>>>>>> reading programme and carry out proofreading. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 9. On the day of the exam, access to the computer is to be >>>>>>>>> given >>>>>>>>> at >>>>>>>>> least 30 minutes before the start of the examination. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 10. A soft copy of the question paper in an accessible format such >>>>>>>>> as >>>>>>>>> HTML/RTF/TXT/DOC/DAISY/ePUB should be provided at the start of the >>>>>>>>> examination and copied to the computer being used for examination. >>>>>>>>> The >>>>>>>>> soft copy of the question paper cannot be provided in DTP software >>>>>>>>> format or in PDF format as these are not compatible with screen >>>>>>>>> reading software. If question papers cannot be provided in an >>>>>>>>> accessible digital format or in a preferred alternative format >>>>>>>>> such >>>>>>>>> as >>>>>>>>> Braille, then the examination centre needs to provide a reader to >>>>>>>>> read >>>>>>>> the question paper for the candidate. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 11. If the examination is being administered through a computer >>>>>>>>> software then the compatibility of the software with screen >>>>>>>>> reading >>>>>>>>> software and usability without mouse must be ensured beforehand. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 12. The candidate should be asked to save his work at regular >>>>>>>>> intervals. It will be the responsibility of the candidate to hand >>>>>>>>> over >>>>>>>>> his work to the examiner at the end of the stipulated time of the >>>>>>>> examination. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 13. In case of power failure, the time of power failure is to be >>>>>>>>> noted >>>>>>>>> and the same amount of time augmented in the end time of the >>>>>>>>> paper. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 14. The candidate should be given a choice in the use of keyboard >>>>>>>>> layouts for Indian language typing. If the preferred keyboard >>>>>>>>> layout >>>>>>>>> is not installed, the candidate should be given the opportunity of >>>>>>>>> installing softwares for activating the desired keyboard layout. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 15. Extra time need to be provided to the candidates similar to >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> time provided to the candidates giving examinations with the help >>>>>>>>> of >>>>>>>>> writer >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 16. At the end of the examination, the work done by the candidate >>>>>>>>> should be printed on official stationery. This should be treated >>>>>>>>> like >>>>>>>>> any other answer sheet and all necessary information such as >>>>>>>>> candidate's roll number, name of the examination & paper; number >>>>>>>>> of >>>>>>> pages >>>>>>>> used etc. should be marked. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 17. After making sure that the complete answer sheet has been >>>>>>>>> clearly >>>>>>>>> printed on paper, the computer files may be deleted. In case of >>>>>>>>> practical exams, the computer files may need to be preserved for >>>>>>>> evaluation. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Guideline 6: Alternative Questions >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> In case of visual-based questions, all question papers must have >>>>>>>>> built-in alternative text based non- visual questions. However, >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> candidate will have the freedom to opt for the visual questions, >>>>>>>>> if >>>>>>>>> they so choose. There are already examination bodies such as the >>>>>>>>> CBSE >>>>>>>> board following this. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Guideline 7: Compensatory Time >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Compensatory time of minimum 20 minutes per hour of examination >>>>>>>>> will >>>>>>>>> be granted for persons who are making use of a scribe/reader/lab >>>>>>>> assistant. >>>>>>>>> This will hold true for both theory and practical examinations. >>>>>>>>> All >>>>>>>>> the Blind and Low Vision persons not availing the facility of >>>>>>>>> scribe >>>>>>>>> will also be allowed the compensatory time of minimum 20 minutes >>>>>>>>> per >>>>>>>> hour. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Guideline 8: Use of Assistive Devices >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 1. The candidates will be allowed to use assistive devices >>>>>>>>> like >>>>>>>> talking >>>>>>>>> calculators and other assistive electronic/mechanical equipments >>>>>>>>> (in >>>>>>>>> cases where calculators/parallel equipments are allowed for giving >>>>>>>> exams). >>>>>>>>> 2. All Blind and Low Vision candidates will be allowed to use >>>>>>>>> educational assistive tools. For e.g., optical and digital >>>>>>>>> magnifiers, >>>>>>>>> Taylor frame, Braille slate, Abacus, Braille geometry kit, Braille >>>>>>>>> log >>>>>>>>> books, Braille measuring tape etc., which are merely enabling >>>>>>>>> tools. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Guideline 9: Practical Examination >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 1. For practical examinations the candidate be permitted to >>>>>>>>> use >>>>>>>>> a >>>>>>>> lab >>>>>>>>> assistant to make observational recordings, wherever required. The >>>>>>>>> qualification rule of the lab assistant will be the same as per >>>>>>>>> guideline 3 above. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 2. For practicals and experiments, the Blind and Low Vision >>>>>>> students >>>>>>>> be >>>>>>>>> allowed to use material converted, wherever possible, into >>>>>>>>> accessible >>>>>>>>> formats such as tactile diagrams, large font and expanded size >>>>>>>>> diagrams, Braille, accessible equipments etc. The same will be >>>>>>>>> worked >>>>>>>>> on and be made available by the examination authorities who may >>>>>>>>> consult experts in the field of visual impairment. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 3. Blind and Low Vision candidates will be allowed to feel >>>>>>>>> objects >>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>>> any other practical apparatus for identification and any other >>>>>>>>> purpose >>>>>>>>> of the examination. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 4. If any experiment contains visual content to a large >>>>>>>>> extent, >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> student will be examined on that experiment or that aspect of the >>>>>>>>> experiment through a viva. The competent authority, after >>>>>>>>> consultation >>>>>>>>> with appropriate agencies on visual impairment, will specify the >>>>>>>>> experiments in the syllabus which involve visual content to a >>>>>>>>> large >>>>>>>>> extent for the information of the Blind and Low Vision student and >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> examiners. The said information will be specified in the syllabus >>>>>>>>> published and practical manuals published at the beginning of the >>>>>>>>> year >>>>>>>> itself. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 5. Practicals on computer programs need to be made accessible >>>>>>>>> with >>>>>>> a >>>>>>>>> screen reader/magnifier/refreshable Braille and suitable assistive >>>>>>>>> technology program. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 6. Blind and Low Vision students should be allowed to use >>>>>>>>> Braille >>>>>>> or >>>>>>>> a >>>>>>>>> word processor program to type his/her journals and then >>>>>>>>> print-outs >>>>>>>>> can be either filed as a journal or they can be pasted in a >>>>>>>>> regular >>>>>>>>> journal. In the absence of a computer facility, the student will >>>>>>>>> be >>>>>>>>> allowed the use of an assistant to write the journal. No criteria >>>>>>>>> will >>>>>>>>> apply to who the assistant will be as this is out of class work. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 7. Blind and Low Vision students will be exempted from >>>>>>>>> drawing >>>>>>>> diagrams >>>>>>>>> in the journal. For Low Vision students who are comfortable >>>>>>>>> drawing >>>>>>>>> diagrams, they may be permitted to do so. For students not drawing >>>>>>>>> diagrams, in place of the diagram, a description of the same will >>>>>>>>> be >>>>>>>>> written. If the student wishes, he/she may attach any tactile >>>>>>>>> diagrams >>>>>>>>> used by him/her to study. For the purpose of evaluation, the marks >>>>>>>>> for >>>>>>>>> diagrams will be compensated by the written explanations. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 8. As far as possible, the examination authority to conduct >>>>>>>> accessible >>>>>>>>> practicals as per the method listed in points 9.1 to 9.7. In >>>>>>>>> situations where accessible practicals cannot be conducted, the >>>>>>>>> said >>>>>>>>> examination to be replaced by a viva or multiple-choice questions >>>>>>>>> or >>>>>>>>> any other method found suitable by the examination authority. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Guideline 10: Administrative requirements >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 1. Proper seating arrangement to be made prior to the >>>>>>>>> commencement >>>>>>>> of >>>>>>>>> the examination to avoid confusion or distraction on the day of >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>> exam. >>>>>>>>> For candidates using scribes, adequate spacing between candidates >>>>>>>>> should be provided. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 2. Proper lighting needs to be ensured for Low Vision >>>>>>>>> candidates >>>>>>>>> including permission to bring their own lighting, in which case, >>>>>>>>> suitable power connection needs to be provided. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 3. The time of giving the question papers should be marked >>>>>>>> accurately >>>>>>>>> and timely supply of supplementary papers should be ensured. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 4. The examination authority to organize for appropriate power >>>>>>>>> back-up >>>>>>>> for >>>>>>>>> all assistive devices at the examination taking time. >>>>>>>>> 5. The question papers and answer papers will have rules >>>>>>>>> related >>>>>>>>> to >>>>>>>>> extra time, exemption of visual questions and use of scribe >>>>>>>>> printed >>>>>>>>> on >>>>>>>> them. >>>>>>>>> The answer paper will have a marking spot that specifies candidate >>>>>>>>> with visual impairment. This is to avoid any confusion for the >>>>>>>>> supervisor and evaluator in appropriately checking and marking. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 6. Scribes/readers/lab assistants will be eligible for fees >>>>>>>>> to >>>>>>>>> be >>>>>>>>> provided by the examination authority as per the rates of the >>>>>>>> invigilators. >>>>>>>>> In addition, the scribes/readers/lab assistants will also be paid >>>>>>>>> a >>>>>>>>> TA, as decided by the examination authorities or Rs. 100, >>>>>>>>> whichever >>>>>>>>> is >>>>>>>>> higher. The said fees have to be disbursed on the same day as the >>>>>>>>> examination. This fee amount is a per-paper fee. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 7. Each examination authority to designate the necessary >>>>>>>>> points >>>>>>>>> of >>>>>>>>> contacts at the central authority level as also at the examination >>>>>>>>> centre levels. These designated authorities to be responsible for >>>>>>>>> processing requests of the Blind and Low Vision students and >>>>>>>>> addressing concerns/grievances, providing services and ensuring >>>>>>>>> appropriate implementation of these rules. The contact information >>>>>>>>> of >>>>>>>>> the said officers needs to be published in all >>>>>>>>> application/admission >>>>>>>>> forms, advertisements, brochures, website, directories and any >>>>>>>>> other >>>>>>>> suitable places. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> In case of refusal/denial of any service or accommodation, the >>>>>>>>> said >>>>>>>>> designated authority, both at the central as well as the >>>>>>>>> examination >>>>>>>>> centre level, is mandated to provide a written reply to the >>>>>>>>> candidate >>>>>>>>> for the refusal of the same. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 8. The said guidelines will be reviewed on a 5-yearly basis >>>>>>>>> to >>>>>>>>> keep >>>>>>>> up >>>>>>>>> with new technologies and services available in the field as also >>>>>>>>> advances in the educational systems. The review will be conducted >>>>>>>>> by >>>>>>>>> the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in consultation >>>>>>>>> with >>>>>>>>> all relevant stakeholders. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Kanchan Pamnani >>>>>>>>> Advocate & Solicitor >>>>>>>>> 9, Suleman Chambers, >>>>>>>>> Battery Street, Colaba, >>>>>>>>> Mumbai - 400 039. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> ________________________________ >>>>>>>>> Caution: The Reserve Bank of India never sends mails, SMSs or >>>>>>>>> makes >>>>>>>>> calls asking for personal information such as your bank account >>>>>>>>> details, passwords, etc. It never keeps or offers funds to anyone. >>>>>>>>> Please do not respond in any manner to such offers, however >>>>>>>>> official >>>>>>>>> or attractive they may look. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are >>>>>>>>> confidential >>>>>>>>> and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to >>>>>>>>> whom >>>>>>>>> they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any >>>>>>>>> dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to >>>>>>>>> it >>>>>>>>> are strictly prohibited. If you have received this email by error, >>>>>>>>> please notify us by return e-mail or telephone and immediately and >>>>>>>>> permanently delete the message and any attachments. The recipient >>>>>>>>> should check this email and any attachments for the presence of >>>>>>>>> viruses. The Reserve Bank of India accepts no liability for any >>>>>>>>> damage >>>>>>>> caused by any virus transmitted by this email. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing >>>>>>>>> accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: >>>>>>>>> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_acc >>>>>>>>> essindia.org.in >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Search for old postings at: >>>>>>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>>>>>>>> accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >>>>>>>>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other >>>>>>>>> changes, >>>>>>>>> please visit the list home page at >>>>>>>>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org >>>>>>>>> .in >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 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.. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing >>>>>>>>> accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: >>>>>>>>> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_acc >>>>>>>>> essindia.org.in >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Search for old postings at: >>>>>>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>>>>>>>> accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >>>>>>>>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other >>>>>>>>> changes, >>>>>>>>> please visit the list home page at >>>>>>>>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org >>>>>>>>> .in >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 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.. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing >>>>>>>> accessibility >>>>>>> of >>>>>>>> mobile phones / Tabs on: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessin >>>>>>>> dia.org.in >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Search for old postings at: >>>>>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>>>>>>> accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >>>>>>>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other >>>>>>>> changes, >>>>>>>> please visit the list home page at >>>>>>>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 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.. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Caution: The Reserve Bank of India never sends mails, SMSs or makes >>>>>>>> calls >>>>>>>> asking for personal information such as your bank account details, >>>>>>>> passwords, etc. It never keeps or offers funds to anyone. Please do >>>>>>>> not >>>>>>>> respond in any manner to such offers, however official or >>>>>>>> attractive >>>>>>>> they >>>>>>>> may look. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are >>>>>>>> confidential >>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>> intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom >>>>>>>> they >>>>>>>> are >>>>>>>> addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any >>>>>>>> dissemination, >>>>>>>> use, >>>>>>>> review, distribution, printing or copying of the information >>>>>>>> contained >>>>>>>> in >>>>>>>> this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly >>>>>>>> prohibited. >>>>>>>> If >>>>>>>> you have received this email by error, please notify us by return >>>>>>>> e-mail >>>>>>>> or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and >>>>>>>> any >>>>>>>> attachments. The recipient should check this email and any >>>>>>>> attachments >>>>>>> for >>>>>>>> the presence of viruses. The Reserve Bank of India accepts no >>>>>>>> liability >>>>>>>> for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing >>>>>>>> accessibility >>>>>>> of >>>>>>>> mobile phones / Tabs on: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessin >>>>>>>> dia.org.in >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Search for old postings at: >>>>>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>>>>>>> accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >>>>>>>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other >>>>>>>> changes, >>>>>>>> please visit the list home page at >>>>>>>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 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.. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing >>>>>>>> accessibility >>>>>>> of >>>>>>>> mobile phones / Tabs on: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessin >>>>>>> dia.org.in >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Search for old postings at: >>>>>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>>>>>>> accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >>>>>>>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other >>>>>>>> changes, >>>>>>>> please visit the list home page at >>>>>>>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 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.. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing >>>>>>> accessibility >>>>>>> of >>>>>>> mobile phones / Tabs on: >>>>>>> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessin >>>>>>> dia.org.in >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Search for old postings at: >>>>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>>>>>> accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >>>>>>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other >>>>>>> changes, >>>>>>> please visit the list home page at >>>>>>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 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.. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing >>>>>>> accessibility >>>>>>> of >>>>>>> mobile phones / Tabs on: >>>>>>> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Search for old postings at: >>>>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>>>>>> accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >>>>>>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other >>>>>>> changes, >>>>>>> please >>>>>>> visit the list home page at >>>>>>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 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.. >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Mohib Anwar Rafay >>>>>> >>>>>> Phone: +919 555 555 765 >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Mohib Anwar Rafay >>>>> >>>>> Phone: +919 555 555 765 >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Mohib Anwar Rafay >>>> >>>> Phone: +919 555 555 765 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility >>>> of >>>> mobile phones / Tabs on: >>>> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>>> >>>> >>>> Search for old postings at: >>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >>>> >>>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>>> accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >>>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>>> >>>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >>>> please visit the list home page at >>>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>>> >>>> >>>> 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.. >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility >>> of >>> mobile phones / Tabs on: >>> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>> >>> >>> Search for old postings at: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >>> >>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>> accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>> >>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >>> please >>> visit the list home page at >>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>> >>> >>> 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.. >>> >>> Caution: The Reserve Bank of India never sends mails, SMSs or makes >>> calls >>> asking for personal information such as your bank account details, >>> passwords, etc. It never keeps or offers funds to anyone. Please do not >>> respond in any manner to such offers, however official or attractive >>> they >>> may look. >>> >>> Notice: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential >>> and >>> intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are >>> addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, >>> use, >>> review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained >>> in >>> this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If >>> you >>> have received this email by error, please notify us by return e-mail or >>> telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any >>> attachments. The recipient should check this email and any attachments >>> for >>> the presence of viruses. The Reserve Bank of India accepts no liability >>> for >>> any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. >>> >>> >>> >>> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility >>> of >>> mobile phones / Tabs on: >>> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>> >>> >>> Search for old postings at: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >>> >>> To unsubscribe send a message to >>> accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>> >>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >>> please >>> visit the list home page at >>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>> >>> >>> 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.. >>> >> >> >> >> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility >> of >> mobile phones / Tabs on: >> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> >> >> Search for old postings at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to >> accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >> with the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please >> visit the list home page at >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> >> >> 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.. >> >> >> >> >> Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility >> of >> mobile phones / Tabs on: >> http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> >> >> Search for old postings at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to >> accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in >> with the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please >> visit the list home page at >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> >> >> 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.. >> > > > -- > Mohib Anwar Rafay > > Phone: +919 555 555 765 > -- Mohib Anwar Rafay Phone: +919 555 555 765 Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in 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..
