[Ai] Campaign for accessible Indian currency for the blind- via social media

[Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) via Ai]

Dear all,

Thanks for your support and to those who have sent letters and e-mails
to work toward making Indian currency accessible for the blind.

> You must have noted the mail from Blind Graduates Forum of India on
> the action plan to make a unified effort for accessible Indian
> currency for the blind. Thank you for your suggestions and interest.

Taking the next step, we now extend the campaign on social media to
sensitize the Indian leadership and masses. We are sharing  the link
of the Facebook and Twitter posts with you.

All we need is for you to like, share, comment, tweet and retweet
through the following links

Facebook:
https://m.facebook.com/blindgrads/

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/blind_grads

We will be posting more such messeges so do keep a watch by liking and
following the pages.

Additionally, do express your ideas on social media on the same
subject. Please feel free to share the link with us. So all of us can
spread the word.

We are the best people who can raise the issue and sensitize the
>> authorities, isn’t it? Shall we do it together then?

 Hoping for your active participation.
 Regards,
>>> Blind Graduates Forum of India
>>>

On 9/1/17, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)
 wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> You must have noted the mail from Blind Graduates Forum of India on
> the action plan to make a unified effort for accessible Indian
> currency for the blind. Thank you for your suggestions and interest.
> Here is the first step, which is sensitizing the Indian leadership for
> which all of us can contribute. Remember the authorities are likely to
> consider only if they receive hundreds of letters and mails.
> Therefore, it is essential that all of us as individuals and
> organizations contribute by investing a few valuable minutes.
>
> To make it simple for you, we have drafted 3 letters (one each for
> Prime minister, Prime minister’s Office and RBI Governor). It is all
> ready made for you to use. Please follow the below mentioned steps:
> 1.Download the zip file which has 3 letters from the link given below
> 2.Ad / type your name and credentials at the end of each of the letters.
> 3.Take a printout and remember to put your signatures on all the letters.
> 4.Send the letters to the three postal address provided below.
> 5.Copy the content of the letter and send separate emails to the
> email IDs and grievance link provided below.
>
> Here is the link to download the letters:
>
>
> Below are the 3 postal addresses:
> 1.Honorable Prime Minister of India
> 7 Race Course Road
> New Delhi-110011.
>
> 2.Honorable Prime Minister of India
> Web Information Manager
> South Block, Raisina Hill
> New Delhi-110011.
>
> 3.Dr. Urjit R Patel
> Governor
> Reserve Bank of India
> Shaheed Bhaghatsingh Road
> Mumbai-41.
>
> Apart from sending the letter by post, it is essential also to send
> the request by mail. The mails can also be used as evidence in the
> court to prove that the blind people across the country need
> accessible Indian currency, in case required. So it will be good if
> you could mark BGFI in CC for records.
>
> Below are the email IDs:
> 1.RBI
> urjitpa...@rbi.org.in, gover...@rbi.org.in
> Copy the mail to BGFI on
> contact.b...@gmail.com
>
> 2.Prime minister’s Office
> conn...@mygov.nic.in
> CC the mail to BGFI on
> contact.b...@gmail.com
>
> 3.Send your message as grievance to the Prime minister by pasting the
> letter content in the below online form. This is also monitered
> separately.
> http://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/interact-with-honble-pm/
>
>
> Feel free to change the content of the letters if you wish to
> improvise. Let us know in case of any queries or issues with the
> links. Will appreciate if you could drop us a line if you manage to
> successfully send the letters.
>
> We are the best people who can raise the issue and sensitize the
> authorities, isn’t it? Shall we do it together then?
> Thanks and regards,
> Blind Graduates Forum of India.
>
>
> On 8/30/17, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)
>  wrote:
>> Dear All,
>>
>> The new currency notes of Rs. 50, Rs. 200 and Rs. 500 are not
>> accessible for the blind. This will make our daily living more
>> challenging. We would need to sensitize authorities and masses and
>> work with them to come up with accessible Indian currency. Blind
>> Graduates Forum of India team has initiated a few actions. Many
>> campaigns have failed as very few people talk about it and write to
>> authorities and hence we would need to unite to make it happen.
>>
>> Below are the problems identified and an action plan, would need your
>> contribution, suggestions and leadership to have a sustained effort on
>> this.
>>
>> Problems identified:
>> •   Length of all the new notes is the same, which
>> Increases difficulty to identify and count the notes. The only way for us
>> to
>> identify is by feeling the length and breadth of the 

Re: [Ai] Campaign for accessible Indian currency for the blind, sharing ready made letters for you

[gatak singh via Ai]

people are so lazy to sign the petition on change.org, which they can
do by just clicking on the link. in this case, I wonder how many of
them will print the letter, put their signature to it, scan it again,
and email it. bringing a post card and sending a letter is much more
lengthy process. please make it more easier.

On 9/2/17, Sana Samad via Ai  wrote:
> Will definately mail the letter to authorities. But I am unable to
> find the link of letter. Please send it so that I can download it and
> do the neatfull.
> Regards
> Sana Samad
>
> On 9/1/17, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) via Ai
>  wrote:
>> Dear all,
>>
>> You must have noted the mail from Blind Graduates Forum of India on
>> the action plan to make a unified effort for accessible Indian
>> currency for the blind. Thank you for your suggestions and interest.
>> Here is the first step, which is sensitizing the Indian leadership for
>> which all of us can contribute. Remember the authorities are likely to
>> consider only if they receive hundreds of letters and mails.
>> Therefore, it is essential that all of us as individuals and
>> organizations contribute by investing a few valuable minutes.
>>
>> To make it simple for you, we have drafted 3 letters (one each for
>> Prime minister, Prime minister’s Office and RBI Governor). It is all
>> ready made for you to use. Please follow the below mentioned steps:
>> 1.   Download the zip file which has 3 letters from the link given below
>> 2.   Ad / type your name and credentials at the end of each of the letters.
>> 3.   Take a printout and remember to put your signatures on all the letters.
>> 4.   Send the letters to the three postal address provided below.
>> 5.   Copy the content of the letter and send separate emails to the
>> email IDs and grievance link provided below.
>>
>> Here is the link to download the letters:
>>
>>
>> Below are the 3 postal addresses:
>> 1.   Honorable Prime Minister of India
>> 7 Race Course Road
>> New Delhi-110011.
>>
>> 2.   Honorable Prime Minister of India
>> Web Information Manager
>> South Block, Raisina Hill
>> New Delhi-110011.
>>
>> 3.   Dr. Urjit R Patel
>> Governor
>> Reserve Bank of India
>> Shaheed Bhaghatsingh Road
>> Mumbai-41.
>>
>> Apart from sending the letter by post, it is essential also to send
>> the request by mail. The mails can also be used as evidence in the
>> court to prove that the blind people across the country need
>> accessible Indian currency, in case required. So it will be good if
>> you could mark BGFI in CC for records.
>>
>> Below are the email IDs:
>> 1.   RBI
>> urjitpa...@rbi.org.in, gover...@rbi.org.in
>> Copy the mail to BGFI on
>> contact.b...@gmail.com
>>
>> 2.   Prime minister’s Office
>> conn...@mygov.nic.in
>> CC the mail to BGFI on
>> contact.b...@gmail.com
>>
>> 3.   Send your message as grievance to the Prime minister by pasting the
>> letter content in the below online form. This is also monitered
>> separately.
>> http://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/interact-with-honble-pm/
>>
>>
>> Feel free to change the content of the letters if you wish to
>> improvise. Let us know in case of any queries or issues with the
>> links. Will appreciate if you could drop us a line if you manage to
>> successfully send the letters.
>>
>> We are the best people who can raise the issue and sensitize the
>> authorities, isn’t it? Shall we do it together then?
>> Thanks and regards,
>> Blind Graduates Forum of India.
>>
>>
>> On 8/30/17, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)
>>  wrote:
>>> Dear All,
>>>
>>> The new currency notes of Rs. 50, Rs. 200 and Rs. 500 are not
>>> accessible for the blind. This will make our daily living more
>>> challenging. We would need to sensitize authorities and masses and
>>> work with them to come up with accessible Indian currency. Blind
>>> Graduates Forum of India team has initiated a few actions. Many
>>> campaigns have failed as very few people talk about it and write to
>>> authorities and hence we would need to unite to make it happen.
>>>
>>> Below are the problems identified and an action plan, would need your
>>> contribution, suggestions and leadership to have a sustained effort on
>>> this.
>>>
>>> Problems identified:
>>> •   Length of all the new notes is the same, which
>>> Increases difficulty to identify and count the notes. The only way for us
>>> to
>>> identify is by feeling the length and breadth of the notes on our
>>> hands.
>>>  •   The variation between the new Rs. 50 note and Rs. 10 note is
>>> just 3 MM. Also the variation between the new Rs. 50 note and the new
>>> Rs. 200 note is just 4 MM, which is extremely difficult for people
>>> with visual impairment to perceive.
>>> •   The bleed lines on all the relevant notes including the new
>>> Rs. 50, Rs. 200, Rs. 500 and Rs. 2000 are of no help in identifying
>>> the notes. It is also not a practical solution 

Re: [Ai] Campaign for accessible Indian currency for the blind, sharing ready made letters for you

[shraddha edke via Ai]

It's not just BGFI's letter!

I think we all be it as an individual or be it at an organisational level ,
need to come forward so that our voice will be heard.

Great initiative indeed!

Regards,
Shraddha.

On Sep 3, 2017 11:18 PM, "Srinivas Karnati via Ai" <
ai@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in> wrote:

>
>
> On Sep 3, 2017 6:40 PM, "Mahendra Galani via Ai"  inclusivehabitat.in> wrote:
>
> Hi Tejas
> i think, that letter is complete.
> do write, if u need help.
>
>
>
> At 04:38 PM 9/3/2017 +0530, you wrote:
>
>> letter is not cummplited
>> plz chek.
>>
>>
>> On 9/3/17, Siddalingeshwar Ingalagi via Ai
>>  wrote:
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>> > it is easy method to reach.
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> ThankstoBGFI. Taking initiation regarding accessibility of Indian
> currency. I feel proud if you include a point in the letter which explained
> below. Sir not only notes the coins are also not accessible for the
> blind.The RBI is releasing different types of coins for one
> denomition.please include this point also in your letter.
>
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[Srinivas Karnati via Ai]

On Sep 3, 2017 6:40 PM, "Mahendra Galani via Ai" <
ai@accessindia.inclusivehabitat.in> wrote:

Hi Tejas
i think, that letter is complete.
do write, if u need help.



At 04:38 PM 9/3/2017 +0530, you wrote:

> letter is not cummplited
> plz chek.
>
>
> On 9/3/17, Siddalingeshwar Ingalagi via Ai
>  wrote:
> > why did you not start petition on change.org?
> > it is easy method to reach.
> > 
> > 
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Festnetz +43 1 961 77 47
Addresse, Arneth gasse 45/2/2
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ThankstoBGFI. Taking initiation regarding accessibility of Indian currency.
I feel proud if you include a point in the letter which explained below.
Sir not only notes the coins are also not accessible for the blind.The RBI
is releasing different types of coins for one denomition.please include
this point also in your letter.
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Re: [Ai] Campaign for accessible Indian currency for the blind, sharing ready made letters for you

[tejas bendre via Ai]

letter is not cummplited
plz chek.


On 9/3/17, Siddalingeshwar Ingalagi via Ai
 wrote:
> why did you not start petition on change.org?
> it is easy method to reach.
> 
> 
>   
>  href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail;
> target="_blank"> src="https://ipmcdn.avast.com/images/icons/icon-envelope-tick-round-orange-animated-no-repeat-v1.gif;
> alt="" width="46" height="29" style="width: 46px; height: 29px;"
> />
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Re: [Ai] Campaign for accessible Indian currency for the blind, sharing ready made letters for you

[Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) via Ai]

Letter 3 of 3 – for Honorable Prime minister of India

Just print the letter below, put your signature and other credentials
at the end and send it to the below postal address:
Honorable Prime Minister of India
Web Information Manager
South Block, Raisina Hill
New Delhi-110011.

There is no direct email id of the prime minister. If you write to PMO
as provided in the previous mail, that will be good enough.

The letter content starts below:
---

To
Honorable Prime Minister of India
7 Race Course Road
New Delhi.
Subject: An Appeal to make Indian Currency notes easily identifiable
for the blind citizens

Respected sir,
I am a proud Indian who happens to be blind. I am grateful to your
government administration under your leadership and guidance for
undertaking many initiatives such as Accessible India campaign and
other measures which would result in making a positive difference in
the lives of persons with disabilities.
It pains me immensely to bring to your kind notice the issue of
difficult-to-use Indian currency notes. We, the blind face some
genuine inconveniences in identifying various currency notes in
circulation including the newly introduced ones. Particularly:
•   The blind people feel the size, both length and width to identify
and count the notes. Length of all the new notes is the same (66 MM)
which compels us to identify the notes only based upon width.
•   The width of the notes has been reduced drastically making it
extremely difficult for us to perceive. Variation of minimum 10 MM in
width and in length between each of the notes is essential for the
blind to be able to differentiate and identify.
1.  The variation in width between the Rs. 200 note and the new Rs. 500
note is just 4 MM.
2.  The variation in width and length between the new Rs. 500 note and
the Rs. 20 note is 3 MM.
3.  the variation in length between the Rs. 200 note and the Rs. 20
note is just 1 MM and width just 3 MM.
4.  The variation in width between the new Rs. 50 note and Rs. 10 note
is just 2 MM.
•   The bleed lines on all the relevant notes including the new
Rs. 50, Rs. 200, Rs. 500 and Rs. 2000 are too light to feel and are of
no help in identifying the notes. An average blind person cannot feel
the bleed lines readily and they get blurred with repeated use.
Relying on only the bleed lines is also not a practical solution to
count bundles of notes as the blind person has to feel every note in
the bundle.
•   Coexistence of old and new currencies makes it very confusing
and complex to count.

Sir, in earlier times, size of all the notes was sufficiently
different so that we the blind and other people did not face
significant challenge in identifying various notes and we could
conduct transactions with ease and independently. I strongly feel that
the bleed lines or any marking on the notes is not sufficient to
differentiate them, as it would get tactually imperceptible with the
passage of time. So, sufficient variation in size is the only
pragmatic and viable solution to the problem. This will not only help
the blind, but also will make it convenient for all other citizens.

Sir, India has recently passed Rights of Persons with Disabilities,
RPD Act, 2016 which mandates that all the services have to be provided
in an accessible manner to the persons with disabilities. Issuing
currency being the sovereign function of the government, may we
earnestly appeal you to make it accessible for the blind and all other
disabled citizens by introducing sufficient variations in their
dimensions for new notes to be printed at least. This will make our
life easier, safer and independent.  May we also request you to kindly
issue a directive to concerned committee within Ministry of Finance
and Reserve Bank of India for considering requirements of blind
citizens while they design new currency and consult various blind
citizens groups for arriving at pragmatic solutions which would be
useful to all. Sadly committee comprising of blind citizens with
respect to designing new currency notes and coins were formulated but
their pragmatic suggestions have been conveniently ignored.
Having firm faith in your benevolence.

Yours sincerely
Signature:

Date: 31st August, 2017
Phone:
Address:


On 9/3/17, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)
 wrote:
> Letter 2 of 3 – for RBI Governor
>
> Just print the letter below, put your signature and other credentials
> at the end and send it to the below postal address:
> Dr. Urjit R Patel
> Governor
> Reserve Bank of India
> Shaheed Bhaghatsingh Road
> Mumbai-41.
>
> Also copy the body of the letter and email it to:
> urjitpa...@rbi.org.in, gover...@rbi.org.in
> CC the mail to BGFI on
> contact.b...@gmail.com
>
> The letter content starts below:
> ---
>
> To
> Dr. Urjit R Patel
> Governor
> Reserve Bank of India
> Mumbai.
> Subject: An Appeal to make Indian Currency notes easily identifiable
> for the blind citizens
>
> Respected sir,
> I am a 

Re: [Ai] Campaign for accessible Indian currency for the blind, sharing ready made letters for you

[Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) via Ai]

Letter 2 of 3 – for RBI Governor

Just print the letter below, put your signature and other credentials
at the end and send it to the below postal address:
Dr. Urjit R Patel
Governor
Reserve Bank of India
Shaheed Bhaghatsingh Road
Mumbai-41.

Also copy the body of the letter and email it to:
urjitpa...@rbi.org.in, gover...@rbi.org.in
CC the mail to BGFI on
contact.b...@gmail.com

The letter content starts below:
---

To
Dr. Urjit R Patel
Governor
Reserve Bank of India
Mumbai.
Subject: An Appeal to make Indian Currency notes easily identifiable
for the blind citizens

Respected sir,
I am a proud Indian who happens to be blind. I am grateful to your
leadership for undertaking several initiatives such as mandating banks
to provide all the banking facilities for persons with disabilities.
This would certainly result in making a positive difference in their
lives.
It pains me immensely to bring to your kind notice the issue of
difficult-to-use Indian currency notes. We, the blind face some
genuine inconveniences in identifying various currency notes in
circulation including the newly introduced ones. Particularly:
•   The blind people feel the size, both length and width to identify
and count the notes. Length of all the new notes is the same (66 MM)
which compels us to identify the notes only based upon width.
•   The width of the notes has been reduced drastically making it
extremely difficult for us to perceive. Variation of minimum 10 MM in
width and in length between each of the notes is essential for the
blind to be able to differentiate and identify.
1.  The variation in width between the Rs. 200 note and the new Rs. 500
note is just 4 MM.
2.  The variation in width and length between the new Rs. 500 note and
the Rs. 20 note is 3 MM.
3.  the variation in length between the Rs. 200 note and the Rs. 20
note is just 1 MM and width just 3 MM.
4.  The variation in width between the new Rs. 50 note and Rs. 10 note
is just 2 MM.
•   The bleed lines on all the relevant notes including the new
Rs. 50, Rs. 200, Rs. 500 and Rs. 2000 are too light to feel and are of
no help in identifying the notes. An average blind person cannot feel
the bleed lines readily and they get blurred with repeated use.
Relying on only the bleed lines is also not a practical solution to
count bundles of notes as the blind person has to feel every note in
the bundle.
•   Coexistence of old and new currencies makes it very confusing
and complex to count.

Sir, in earlier times, size of all the notes was sufficiently
different so that we the blind and other people did not face
significant challenge in identifying various notes and we could
conduct transactions with ease and independently. I strongly feel that
the bleed lines or any marking on the notes is not sufficient to
differentiate them, as it would get tactually imperceptible with the
passage of time. So, sufficient variation in size is the most
important pragmatic and viable solution to the problem. This will not
only help the blind, but also will make it convenient for all other
citizens.

Sir, India has recently passed Rights of Persons with Disabilities,
RPD Act, 2016 which mandates that all the services have to be provided
in an accessible manner to the persons with disabilities. Issuing
currency being the sovereign function ofRBI, may we earnestly appeal
you to make it accessible for the blind and all other disabled
citizens by introducing sufficient variations in their dimensions for
new notes to be printed at least. This will make our life easier,
safer and independent.  May we also request you to kindly issue a
directive to concerned committee and teams within RBI for considering
requirements of blind citizens while they design new currency. Also
kindly consult various blind citizens groups for arriving at pragmatic
solutions which would be useful to all. Sadly committee comprising of
blind citizens with respect to designing new currency notes and coins
were formulated but their pragmatic suggestions have been ignored.
Having firm faith in your benevolence.

Yours sincerely
Signature:

Date: 31st August, 2017
Phone:
Address:




On 9/3/17, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)
 wrote:
> Letter 1 of 3 – for Prime Minister’s Office.
>
> Just print the letter below, put your signature and other credentials
> at the end and send it to the below postal address:
> Honorable Prime Minister of India
> 7 Race Course Road
> New Delhi-110011.
>
> Also copy the body of the letter into an email and send it to:
> conn...@mygov.nic.in
> CC the mail to BGFI on
> contact.b...@gmail.com
>
> The letter content starts below:
>
> To
> Honorable Prime Minister of India
> PMO
> New Delhi.
> Subject: An Appeal to make Indian Currency notes easily identifiable
> for the blind citizens
>
> Respected sir,
> I am a proud Indian who happens to be blind. I am grateful to your
> government administration under your leadership and guidance for
> 

Re: [Ai] Campaign for accessible Indian currency for the blind, sharing ready made letters for you

[Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) via Ai]

Letter 1 of 3 – for Prime Minister’s Office.

Just print the letter below, put your signature and other credentials
at the end and send it to the below postal address:
Honorable Prime Minister of India
7 Race Course Road
New Delhi-110011.

Also copy the body of the letter into an email and send it to:
conn...@mygov.nic.in
CC the mail to BGFI on
contact.b...@gmail.com

The letter content starts below:

To
Honorable Prime Minister of India
PMO
New Delhi.
Subject: An Appeal to make Indian Currency notes easily identifiable
for the blind citizens

Respected sir,
I am a proud Indian who happens to be blind. I am grateful to your
government administration under your leadership and guidance for
undertaking many initiatives such as Accessible India campaign and
other measures which would result in making a positive difference in
the lives of persons with disabilities.
It pains me immensely to bring to your kind notice the issue of
difficult-to-use Indian currency notes. We, the blind face some
genuine inconveniences in identifying various currency notes in
circulation including the newly introduced ones. Particularly:
•   The blind people feel the size, both length and width to identify
and count the notes. Length of all the new notes is the same (66 MM)
which compels us to identify the notes only based upon width.
•   The width of the notes has been reduced drastically making it
extremely difficult for us to perceive. Variation of minimum 10 MM in
width and in length between each of the notes is essential for the
blind to be able to differentiate and identify.
1.  The variation in width between the Rs. 200 note and the new Rs. 500
note is just 4 MM.
2.  The variation in width and length between the new Rs. 500 note and
the Rs. 20 note is 3 MM.
3.  the variation in length between the Rs. 200 note and the Rs. 20
note is just 1 MM and width just 3 MM.
4.  The variation in width between the new Rs. 50 note and Rs. 10 note
is just 2 MM.
•   The bleed lines on all the relevant notes including the new
Rs. 50, Rs. 200, Rs. 500 and Rs. 2000 are too light to feel and are of
no help in identifying the notes. An average blind person cannot feel
the bleed lines readily and they get blurred with repeated use.
Relying on only bleed lines is also not a practical solution to count
bundles of notes as the blind person has to feel every note in the
bundle.
•   Coexistence of old and new currencies makes it very confusing
and complex to count.

Sir, in earlier times, size of all the notes was sufficiently
different so that we the blind and other people did not face
significant challenge in identifying various notes and we could
conduct transactions with ease and independently. I strongly feel that
the bleed lines or any marking on the notes is not sufficient to
differentiate them, as it would get tactually imperceptible with the
passage of time. So, sufficient variation in size is the only
pragmatic and viable solution to the problem. This will not only help
the blind, but also will make it convenient for all other citizens.

Sir, India has recently passed Rights of Persons with Disabilities,
RPD Act, 2016 which mandates that all the services have to be provided
in an accessible manner to the persons with disabilities. Issuing
currency being the sovereign function of the government, may we
earnestly appeal you to make it accessible for the blind and all other
disabled citizens by introducing sufficient variations in their
dimensions for new notes to be printed at least. This will make our
life easier, safer and independent.  May we also request you to kindly
issue a directive to concerned committee within Ministry of Finance
and Reserve Bank of India for considering requirements of blind
citizens while they design new currency and consult various blind
citizens groups for arriving at pragmatic solutions which would be
useful to all. Sadly committee comprising of blind citizens with
respect to designing new currency notes and coins were formulated but
their pragmatic suggestions have been conveniently ignored.
Having firm faith in your benevolence.

Yours sincerely
Signature:

Date: 31st August, 2017
Phone:
Address:




On 9/3/17, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)
 wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> A few of you are facing difficulty in downloading the letter. So we
> will be pasting the content of the 3 letters in 3 separate emails
> shortly. You may just pick directly from there.
>
> Thank you Raju Waghmare for coming forward to contribute on the legal
> front. Could you please share your contact number so that we can
> discuss on the specifics. You may send your number on
> contact.b...@gmail.com please.
>
> You are right Siddalingeshwar. Change.org is quite convenient. However
> it is not effective unless thousands of us contribute.  Many such
> petitions including on disability matters have failed in the past due
> to low response. Unfortunately we are not united enough. many of us

Re: [Ai] Campaign for accessible Indian currency for the blind, sharing ready made letters for you

[Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) via Ai]

Hi all,

A few of you are facing difficulty in downloading the letter. So we
will be pasting the content of the 3 letters in 3 separate emails
shortly. You may just pick directly from there.

Thank you Raju Waghmare for coming forward to contribute on the legal
front. Could you please share your contact number so that we can
discuss on the specifics. You may send your number on
contact.b...@gmail.com please.

You are right Siddalingeshwar. Change.org is quite convenient. However
it is not effective unless thousands of us contribute.  Many such
petitions including on disability matters have failed in the past due
to low response. Unfortunately we are not united enough. many of us
talk of the issues, but are unable to write and talk to relevant
authorities. That’s the reason we have drafted the letters for
everybody’s benefit  and all we have to do is sign and send. Thank you
any ways for your suggestions.

Regards,
Team Blind Graduates Forum of India


On 9/3/17, Siddalingeshwar Ingalagi via Ai
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why did you not start petition on change.org?
it is easy method to reach.



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Re: [Ai] Campaign for accessible Indian currency for the blind, sharing ready made letters for you

[Raju Waghmare via Ai]

dear all
we disabilitty rights initaitive ready to help in legal matter up to
suprim court
so please let us know.

On 9/2/17, Sana Samad via Ai  wrote:
> Will definately mail the letter to authorities. But I am unable to
> find the link of letter. Please send it so that I can download it and
> do the neatfull.
> Regards
> Sana Samad
>
> On 9/1/17, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) via Ai
>  wrote:
>> Dear all,
>>
>> You must have noted the mail from Blind Graduates Forum of India on
>> the action plan to make a unified effort for accessible Indian
>> currency for the blind. Thank you for your suggestions and interest.
>> Here is the first step, which is sensitizing the Indian leadership for
>> which all of us can contribute. Remember the authorities are likely to
>> consider only if they receive hundreds of letters and mails.
>> Therefore, it is essential that all of us as individuals and
>> organizations contribute by investing a few valuable minutes.
>>
>> To make it simple for you, we have drafted 3 letters (one each for
>> Prime minister, Prime minister’s Office and RBI Governor). It is all
>> ready made for you to use. Please follow the below mentioned steps:
>> 1.   Download the zip file which has 3 letters from the link given below
>> 2.   Ad / type your name and credentials at the end of each of the letters.
>> 3.   Take a printout and remember to put your signatures on all the letters.
>> 4.   Send the letters to the three postal address provided below.
>> 5.   Copy the content of the letter and send separate emails to the
>> email IDs and grievance link provided below.
>>
>> Here is the link to download the letters:
>>
>>
>> Below are the 3 postal addresses:
>> 1.   Honorable Prime Minister of India
>> 7 Race Course Road
>> New Delhi-110011.
>>
>> 2.   Honorable Prime Minister of India
>> Web Information Manager
>> South Block, Raisina Hill
>> New Delhi-110011.
>>
>> 3.   Dr. Urjit R Patel
>> Governor
>> Reserve Bank of India
>> Shaheed Bhaghatsingh Road
>> Mumbai-41.
>>
>> Apart from sending the letter by post, it is essential also to send
>> the request by mail. The mails can also be used as evidence in the
>> court to prove that the blind people across the country need
>> accessible Indian currency, in case required. So it will be good if
>> you could mark BGFI in CC for records.
>>
>> Below are the email IDs:
>> 1.   RBI
>> urjitpa...@rbi.org.in, gover...@rbi.org.in
>> Copy the mail to BGFI on
>> contact.b...@gmail.com
>>
>> 2.   Prime minister’s Office
>> conn...@mygov.nic.in
>> CC the mail to BGFI on
>> contact.b...@gmail.com
>>
>> 3.   Send your message as grievance to the Prime minister by pasting the
>> letter content in the below online form. This is also monitered
>> separately.
>> http://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/interact-with-honble-pm/
>>
>>
>> Feel free to change the content of the letters if you wish to
>> improvise. Let us know in case of any queries or issues with the
>> links. Will appreciate if you could drop us a line if you manage to
>> successfully send the letters.
>>
>> We are the best people who can raise the issue and sensitize the
>> authorities, isn’t it? Shall we do it together then?
>> Thanks and regards,
>> Blind Graduates Forum of India.
>>
>>
>> On 8/30/17, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)
>>  wrote:
>>> Dear All,
>>>
>>> The new currency notes of Rs. 50, Rs. 200 and Rs. 500 are not
>>> accessible for the blind. This will make our daily living more
>>> challenging. We would need to sensitize authorities and masses and
>>> work with them to come up with accessible Indian currency. Blind
>>> Graduates Forum of India team has initiated a few actions. Many
>>> campaigns have failed as very few people talk about it and write to
>>> authorities and hence we would need to unite to make it happen.
>>>
>>> Below are the problems identified and an action plan, would need your
>>> contribution, suggestions and leadership to have a sustained effort on
>>> this.
>>>
>>> Problems identified:
>>> •   Length of all the new notes is the same, which
>>> Increases difficulty to identify and count the notes. The only way for us
>>> to
>>> identify is by feeling the length and breadth of the notes on our
>>> hands.
>>>  •   The variation between the new Rs. 50 note and Rs. 10 note is
>>> just 3 MM. Also the variation between the new Rs. 50 note and the new
>>> Rs. 200 note is just 4 MM, which is extremely difficult for people
>>> with visual impairment to perceive.
>>> •   The bleed lines on all the relevant notes including the new
>>> Rs. 50, Rs. 200, Rs. 500 and Rs. 2000 are of no help in identifying
>>> the notes. It is also not a practical solution to count bundles of
>>> notes. An average blind person cannot feel the bleed lines readily and
>>> they get blurred with repeated use.
>>> •   Coexistence of old and new currencies makes it very complex to

Re: [Ai] Campaign for accessible Indian currency for the blind, sharing ready made letters for you

[Sana Samad via Ai]

Will definately mail the letter to authorities. But I am unable to
find the link of letter. Please send it so that I can download it and
do the neatfull.
Regards
Sana Samad

On 9/1/17, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) via Ai
 wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> You must have noted the mail from Blind Graduates Forum of India on
> the action plan to make a unified effort for accessible Indian
> currency for the blind. Thank you for your suggestions and interest.
> Here is the first step, which is sensitizing the Indian leadership for
> which all of us can contribute. Remember the authorities are likely to
> consider only if they receive hundreds of letters and mails.
> Therefore, it is essential that all of us as individuals and
> organizations contribute by investing a few valuable minutes.
>
> To make it simple for you, we have drafted 3 letters (one each for
> Prime minister, Prime minister’s Office and RBI Governor). It is all
> ready made for you to use. Please follow the below mentioned steps:
> 1.Download the zip file which has 3 letters from the link given below
> 2.Ad / type your name and credentials at the end of each of the letters.
> 3.Take a printout and remember to put your signatures on all the letters.
> 4.Send the letters to the three postal address provided below.
> 5.Copy the content of the letter and send separate emails to the
> email IDs and grievance link provided below.
>
> Here is the link to download the letters:
>
>
> Below are the 3 postal addresses:
> 1.Honorable Prime Minister of India
> 7 Race Course Road
> New Delhi-110011.
>
> 2.Honorable Prime Minister of India
> Web Information Manager
> South Block, Raisina Hill
> New Delhi-110011.
>
> 3.Dr. Urjit R Patel
> Governor
> Reserve Bank of India
> Shaheed Bhaghatsingh Road
> Mumbai-41.
>
> Apart from sending the letter by post, it is essential also to send
> the request by mail. The mails can also be used as evidence in the
> court to prove that the blind people across the country need
> accessible Indian currency, in case required. So it will be good if
> you could mark BGFI in CC for records.
>
> Below are the email IDs:
> 1.RBI
> urjitpa...@rbi.org.in, gover...@rbi.org.in
> Copy the mail to BGFI on
> contact.b...@gmail.com
>
> 2.Prime minister’s Office
> conn...@mygov.nic.in
> CC the mail to BGFI on
> contact.b...@gmail.com
>
> 3.Send your message as grievance to the Prime minister by pasting the
> letter content in the below online form. This is also monitered
> separately.
> http://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/interact-with-honble-pm/
>
>
> Feel free to change the content of the letters if you wish to
> improvise. Let us know in case of any queries or issues with the
> links. Will appreciate if you could drop us a line if you manage to
> successfully send the letters.
>
> We are the best people who can raise the issue and sensitize the
> authorities, isn’t it? Shall we do it together then?
> Thanks and regards,
> Blind Graduates Forum of India.
>
>
> On 8/30/17, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)
>  wrote:
>> Dear All,
>>
>> The new currency notes of Rs. 50, Rs. 200 and Rs. 500 are not
>> accessible for the blind. This will make our daily living more
>> challenging. We would need to sensitize authorities and masses and
>> work with them to come up with accessible Indian currency. Blind
>> Graduates Forum of India team has initiated a few actions. Many
>> campaigns have failed as very few people talk about it and write to
>> authorities and hence we would need to unite to make it happen.
>>
>> Below are the problems identified and an action plan, would need your
>> contribution, suggestions and leadership to have a sustained effort on
>> this.
>>
>> Problems identified:
>> •   Length of all the new notes is the same, which
>> Increases difficulty to identify and count the notes. The only way for us
>> to
>> identify is by feeling the length and breadth of the notes on our
>> hands.
>>  •   The variation between the new Rs. 50 note and Rs. 10 note is
>> just 3 MM. Also the variation between the new Rs. 50 note and the new
>> Rs. 200 note is just 4 MM, which is extremely difficult for people
>> with visual impairment to perceive.
>> •   The bleed lines on all the relevant notes including the new
>> Rs. 50, Rs. 200, Rs. 500 and Rs. 2000 are of no help in identifying
>> the notes. It is also not a practical solution to count bundles of
>> notes. An average blind person cannot feel the bleed lines readily and
>> they get blurred with repeated use.
>> •   Coexistence of old and new currencies makes it very complex to
>> count.
>>
>> Action Plan:
>> •   Invite NGOs, individuals and informal teams to unite in
>> strengthening the voice on the subject.
>> •   Draft a letter for the Prime minister’s Office, the Prime minister
>> and the RBI authorities by 31st August. We will share the letter
>> template 

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[gatak singh via Ai]

sorry. there is no link to download the letters. please check and send
the proper link.

On 9/1/17, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) via Ai
 wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> You must have noted the mail from Blind Graduates Forum of India on
> the action plan to make a unified effort for accessible Indian
> currency for the blind. Thank you for your suggestions and interest.
> Here is the first step, which is sensitizing the Indian leadership for
> which all of us can contribute. Remember the authorities are likely to
> consider only if they receive hundreds of letters and mails.
> Therefore, it is essential that all of us as individuals and
> organizations contribute by investing a few valuable minutes.
>
> To make it simple for you, we have drafted 3 letters (one each for
> Prime minister, Prime minister’s Office and RBI Governor). It is all
> ready made for you to use. Please follow the below mentioned steps:
> 1.Download the zip file which has 3 letters from the link given below
> 2.Ad / type your name and credentials at the end of each of the letters.
> 3.Take a printout and remember to put your signatures on all the letters.
> 4.Send the letters to the three postal address provided below.
> 5.Copy the content of the letter and send separate emails to the
> email IDs and grievance link provided below.
>
> Here is the link to download the letters:
>
>
> Below are the 3 postal addresses:
> 1.Honorable Prime Minister of India
> 7 Race Course Road
> New Delhi-110011.
>
> 2.Honorable Prime Minister of India
> Web Information Manager
> South Block, Raisina Hill
> New Delhi-110011.
>
> 3.Dr. Urjit R Patel
> Governor
> Reserve Bank of India
> Shaheed Bhaghatsingh Road
> Mumbai-41.
>
> Apart from sending the letter by post, it is essential also to send
> the request by mail. The mails can also be used as evidence in the
> court to prove that the blind people across the country need
> accessible Indian currency, in case required. So it will be good if
> you could mark BGFI in CC for records.
>
> Below are the email IDs:
> 1.RBI
> urjitpa...@rbi.org.in, gover...@rbi.org.in
> Copy the mail to BGFI on
> contact.b...@gmail.com
>
> 2.Prime minister’s Office
> conn...@mygov.nic.in
> CC the mail to BGFI on
> contact.b...@gmail.com
>
> 3.Send your message as grievance to the Prime minister by pasting the
> letter content in the below online form. This is also monitered
> separately.
> http://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/interact-with-honble-pm/
>
>
> Feel free to change the content of the letters if you wish to
> improvise. Let us know in case of any queries or issues with the
> links. Will appreciate if you could drop us a line if you manage to
> successfully send the letters.
>
> We are the best people who can raise the issue and sensitize the
> authorities, isn’t it? Shall we do it together then?
> Thanks and regards,
> Blind Graduates Forum of India.
>
>
> On 8/30/17, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)
>  wrote:
>> Dear All,
>>
>> The new currency notes of Rs. 50, Rs. 200 and Rs. 500 are not
>> accessible for the blind. This will make our daily living more
>> challenging. We would need to sensitize authorities and masses and
>> work with them to come up with accessible Indian currency. Blind
>> Graduates Forum of India team has initiated a few actions. Many
>> campaigns have failed as very few people talk about it and write to
>> authorities and hence we would need to unite to make it happen.
>>
>> Below are the problems identified and an action plan, would need your
>> contribution, suggestions and leadership to have a sustained effort on
>> this.
>>
>> Problems identified:
>> •   Length of all the new notes is the same, which
>> Increases difficulty to identify and count the notes. The only way for us
>> to
>> identify is by feeling the length and breadth of the notes on our
>> hands.
>>  •   The variation between the new Rs. 50 note and Rs. 10 note is
>> just 3 MM. Also the variation between the new Rs. 50 note and the new
>> Rs. 200 note is just 4 MM, which is extremely difficult for people
>> with visual impairment to perceive.
>> •   The bleed lines on all the relevant notes including the new
>> Rs. 50, Rs. 200, Rs. 500 and Rs. 2000 are of no help in identifying
>> the notes. It is also not a practical solution to count bundles of
>> notes. An average blind person cannot feel the bleed lines readily and
>> they get blurred with repeated use.
>> •   Coexistence of old and new currencies makes it very complex to
>> count.
>>
>> Action Plan:
>> •   Invite NGOs, individuals and informal teams to unite in
>> strengthening the voice on the subject.
>> •   Draft a letter for the Prime minister’s Office, the Prime minister
>> and the RBI authorities by 31st August. We will share the letter
>> template with you. You as an individual and organization can use the
>> letter as template and send to 

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[Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) via Ai]

Dear all,

You must have noted the mail from Blind Graduates Forum of India on
the action plan to make a unified effort for accessible Indian
currency for the blind. Thank you for your suggestions and interest.
Here is the first step, which is sensitizing the Indian leadership for
which all of us can contribute. Remember the authorities are likely to
consider only if they receive hundreds of letters and mails.
Therefore, it is essential that all of us as individuals and
organizations contribute by investing a few valuable minutes.

To make it simple for you, we have drafted 3 letters (one each for
Prime minister, Prime minister’s Office and RBI Governor). It is all
ready made for you to use. Please follow the below mentioned steps:
1.  Download the zip file which has 3 letters from the link given below
2.  Ad / type your name and credentials at the end of each of the letters.
3.  Take a printout and remember to put your signatures on all the letters.
4.  Send the letters to the three postal address provided below.
5.  Copy the content of the letter and send separate emails to the
email IDs and grievance link provided below.

Here is the link to download the letters:


Below are the 3 postal addresses:
1.  Honorable Prime Minister of India
7 Race Course Road
New Delhi-110011.

2.  Honorable Prime Minister of India
Web Information Manager
South Block, Raisina Hill
New Delhi-110011.

3.  Dr. Urjit R Patel
Governor
Reserve Bank of India
Shaheed Bhaghatsingh Road
Mumbai-41.

Apart from sending the letter by post, it is essential also to send
the request by mail. The mails can also be used as evidence in the
court to prove that the blind people across the country need
accessible Indian currency, in case required. So it will be good if
you could mark BGFI in CC for records.

Below are the email IDs:
1.  RBI
urjitpa...@rbi.org.in, gover...@rbi.org.in
Copy the mail to BGFI on
contact.b...@gmail.com

2.  Prime minister’s Office
conn...@mygov.nic.in
CC the mail to BGFI on
contact.b...@gmail.com

3.  Send your message as grievance to the Prime minister by pasting the
letter content in the below online form. This is also monitered
separately.
http://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/interact-with-honble-pm/


Feel free to change the content of the letters if you wish to
improvise. Let us know in case of any queries or issues with the
links. Will appreciate if you could drop us a line if you manage to
successfully send the letters.

We are the best people who can raise the issue and sensitize the
authorities, isn’t it? Shall we do it together then?
Thanks and regards,
Blind Graduates Forum of India.


On 8/30/17, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)
 wrote:
> Dear All,
>
> The new currency notes of Rs. 50, Rs. 200 and Rs. 500 are not
> accessible for the blind. This will make our daily living more
> challenging. We would need to sensitize authorities and masses and
> work with them to come up with accessible Indian currency. Blind
> Graduates Forum of India team has initiated a few actions. Many
> campaigns have failed as very few people talk about it and write to
> authorities and hence we would need to unite to make it happen.
>
> Below are the problems identified and an action plan, would need your
> contribution, suggestions and leadership to have a sustained effort on
> this.
>
> Problems identified:
> •   Length of all the new notes is the same, which
> Increases difficulty to identify and count the notes. The only way for us
> to
> identify is by feeling the length and breadth of the notes on our
> hands.
>  •   The variation between the new Rs. 50 note and Rs. 10 note is
> just 3 MM. Also the variation between the new Rs. 50 note and the new
> Rs. 200 note is just 4 MM, which is extremely difficult for people
> with visual impairment to perceive.
> •   The bleed lines on all the relevant notes including the new
> Rs. 50, Rs. 200, Rs. 500 and Rs. 2000 are of no help in identifying
> the notes. It is also not a practical solution to count bundles of
> notes. An average blind person cannot feel the bleed lines readily and
> they get blurred with repeated use.
> •   Coexistence of old and new currencies makes it very complex to
> count.
>
> Action Plan:
> •   Invite NGOs, individuals and informal teams to unite in
> strengthening the voice on the subject.
> •   Draft a letter for the Prime minister’s Office, the Prime minister
> and the RBI authorities by 31st August. We will share the letter
> template with you. You as an individual and organization can use the
> letter as template and send to the above authorities.
> •   Launch a campaign on social media by 2nd September to sensitize
> masses. We will share the link of the Facebook and Twitter posts with
> you, would need your support in sharing and spreading the word.
> •   Seek for support and guidance from competent legal experts and File
> a PIL by 30th September 

Re: [Ai] [AI] Campaign for accessible Indian currency for the blind

[Shubham Arya via Ai]

Hello All!
In this regard, change.org is a good platform. It can be used to draft
petition which is addressed to the concerned authorities and people
using different social networks can sign the petition. This way more
and more people will support the cause and also learn about the
hardships wwhich a certain section faces on daily basis and is ignored
about them, because they are not sensitized enough.On 8/30/17, Shubham
Arya <shubhamarya...@gmail.com> wrote:
> -- Forwarded message --
> From: Sana Samad <sanasamad...@gmail.com>
> Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2017 19:54:47 +0530
> Subject: Re: [AI] Campaign for accessible Indian currency for the blind
> To: "AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues
> concerning the disabled." <accessin...@accessindia.org.in>
>
> I am Sana here. It is a good initiative and I will support in whatever
> way I can. It is even difficult for us to identify old notes. Problems
> and action plan is fine. Apart from problems and action plan we can
> give some suggestions for making notes accessible. I have seen on
> Canadian Dollar that denomination is embossed in braille on note.
> India can also do that. If embossing is not possible then each
> currency note can have some symbol or shape drawn with the help of
> tactile board so that it becomes easier for us to identify. For
> example star on Rs50, triangle on Rs100, etc. I think India should
> also issue plastic notes as many developed countries do because
> braille dots does not become blur on plastic notes and they look good
> also. I hope my suggestions will help you. Waiting for your reply.
>
> On 8/30/17, Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI)
> <contact.b...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Dear All,
>>
>> The new currency notes of Rs. 50, Rs. 200 and Rs. 500 are not
>> accessible for the blind. This will make our daily living more
>> challenging. We would need to sensitize authorities and masses and
>> work with them to come up with accessible Indian currency. Blind
>> Graduates Forum of India team has initiated a few actions. Many
>> campaigns have failed as very few people talk about it and write to
>> authorities and hence we would need to unite to make it happen.
>>
>> Below are the problems identified and an action plan, would need your
>> contribution, suggestions and leadership to have a sustained effort on
>> this.
>>
>> Problems identified:
>> •   Length of all the new notes is the same, which
>> Increases difficulty to identify and count the notes. The only way for us
>> to
>> identify is by feeling the length and breadth of the notes on our
>> hands.
>>  •   The variation between the new Rs. 50 note and Rs. 10 note is
>> just 3 MM. Also the variation between the new Rs. 50 note and the new
>> Rs. 200 note is just 4 MM, which is extremely difficult for people
>> with visual impairment to perceive.
>> •   The bleed lines on all the relevant notes including the new
>> Rs. 50, Rs. 200, Rs. 500 and Rs. 2000 are of no help in identifying
>> the notes. It is also not a practical solution to count bundles of
>> notes. An average blind person cannot feel the bleed lines readily and
>> they get blurred with repeated use.
>> •   Coexistence of old and new currencies makes it very complex to
>> count.
>>
>> Action Plan:
>> •   Invite NGOs, individuals and informal teams to unite in
>> strengthening the voice on the subject.
>> •   Draft a letter for the Prime minister’s Office, the Prime
>> minister
>> and the RBI authorities by 31st August. We will share the letter
>> template with you. You as an individual and organization can use the
>> letter as template and send to the above authorities.
>> •   Launch a campaign on social media by 2nd September to sensitize
>> masses. We will share the link of the Facebook and Twitter posts with
>> you, would need your support in sharing and spreading the word.
>> •   Seek for support and guidance from competent legal experts and
>> File
>> a PIL by 30th September with a view to find a long-term solution on
>> making Indian currency accessible.
>> •   Circulate contact details of Man Ki Baat for people to send their
>> message on accessible currency to the Prime Minister one week before
>> the next broadcast.
>> •   Collaborate with an agency or educational institute to Conduct a
>> detail research on accessibility issues with Indian currency and
>> propose design solutions. Please connect with us if you have an expert
>> research and design team.
>> •   Post questions on PRS Legislative Research websi

[Ai] Campaign for accessible Indian currency for the blind

[Blind Graduates' Forum of India (BGFI) via Ai]

Dear All,

The new currency notes of Rs. 50, Rs. 200 and Rs. 500 are not
accessible for the blind. This will make our daily living more
challenging. We would need to sensitize authorities and masses and
work with them to come up with accessible Indian currency. Blind
Graduates Forum of India team has initiated a few actions. Many
campaigns have failed as very few people talk about it and write to
authorities and hence we would need to unite to make it happen.

Below are the problems identified and an action plan, would need your
contribution, suggestions and leadership to have a sustained effort on
this.

Problems identified:
•   Length of all the new notes is the same, which
Increases difficulty to identify and count the notes. The only way for us to
identify is by feeling the length and breadth of the notes on our
hands.
 •   The variation between the new Rs. 50 note and Rs. 10 note is
just 3 MM. Also the variation between the new Rs. 50 note and the new
Rs. 200 note is just 4 MM, which is extremely difficult for people
with visual impairment to perceive.
•   The bleed lines on all the relevant notes including the new
Rs. 50, Rs. 200, Rs. 500 and Rs. 2000 are of no help in identifying
the notes. It is also not a practical solution to count bundles of
notes. An average blind person cannot feel the bleed lines readily and
they get blurred with repeated use.
•   Coexistence of old and new currencies makes it very complex to count.

Action Plan:
•   Invite NGOs, individuals and informal teams to unite in
strengthening the voice on the subject.
•   Draft a letter for the Prime minister’s Office, the Prime minister
and the RBI authorities by 31st August. We will share the letter
template with you. You as an individual and organization can use the
letter as template and send to the above authorities.
•   Launch a campaign on social media by 2nd September to sensitize
masses. We will share the link of the Facebook and Twitter posts with
you, would need your support in sharing and spreading the word.
•   Seek for support and guidance from competent legal experts and File
a PIL by 30th September with a view to find a long-term solution on
making Indian currency accessible.
•   Circulate contact details of Man Ki Baat for people to send their
message on accessible currency to the Prime Minister one week before
the next broadcast.
•   Collaborate with an agency or educational institute to Conduct a
detail research on accessibility issues with Indian currency and
propose design solutions. Please connect with us if you have an expert
research and design team.
•   Post questions on PRS Legislative Research website and encourage
parliamentarians to ask questions on accessible currency during the
parliament sessions.

Hoping for your active participation.
Regards,
Blind Graduates Forum of India
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