Project Digital Compassion

Empowering the Visually Impaired Through Technology

An Initiative by Rajmohan Nath Foundation in Collaboration with Srenibandhu, Snehabandhan, and Digital Compassion

Project: Digital Inclusion at Shrimanta Sankar Mission Blind School (SSMB), Barhampur, Nagaon, Assam
Phases Completed: 1 & 2

In a heartfelt mission to bridge the digital divide for visually impaired students, the Rajmohan Nath Foundation, in partnership with Srenibandhu 1976, Snehabandhan 1976–78, and Digital Compassion, is leading a transformative project at Shrimanta Sankar Mission Blind School (SSMB), Barhampur, Nagaon. This initiative is bringing the gift of technology, education, and opportunity to students who need it the most.

Phase 1: Building the Foundation

Inaugurated on March 5, 2024

Phase 1 saw the launch of the school's first computer lab, specially designed for blind students, with features that include:

Computers equipped with NVDA screen-reading software
100GB of curated learning materials (English, Physics, Chemistry, etc.)
A visiting computer instructor appointed to support the students
A commitment to provide a personal laptop to each student after Class X graduation

This effort was spearheaded by Chandan Kumar Bora and Dilip Kumar Bharatee, with generous support from alumni of Nagaon Government Boys Higher Secondary School — Ankur Goswami, Pranjal Bora, and Nilotpal Mahanta.

Phase 2: The Late Rupak Pujari Memorial Computer Lab

Inaugurated on May 3, 2024

Dedicated to the memory of Late Rupak Pujari, Phase 2 expanded digital access and was inaugurated by Mrs. Diti Pujari. Highlights include:

Additional computing resources for more students
Continued use of Digital Compassion’s 100GB educational resource bank
Celebration of academic excellence:
Rupam Biswas, Mainu Begum, and Minakshi Sinha—all visually impaired students—passed their Class X HSLC exams with first division.

This phase was made possible with support from donors including Dhiraj Hazarika, Ashoka M, Archana Bharatee, Puja Phukan, and the Pujari Family.