Chandigarh - Ms. Suparna Sachdev, Honorary Secretary, Society for the Care of the Blind, has been honoured with a Commendation Certificate by the Chandigarh Administration on the occasion of Independence Day 2026, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to social service, inclusive education and the welfare and empowerment of persons with visual impairment.
Ms. Sachdev has been associated with the service of visually impaired students for more than two decades. She served as a Social Worker at the Institute for the Blind, Sector 26, Chandigarh, from 1998 onwards and has been serving as the Honorary Secretary of the Society for the Care of the Blind since 2023.
Under her dedicated leadership, the Institution has made significant progress in strengthening educational opportunities, improving infrastructure and accessibility, promoting digital empowerment and inclusive practices, and mobilising CSR and community support for visually impaired students. She has also played an important role in developing collaborations with organisations and donors and in providing better educational, rehabilitation and support facilities for students.
Her leadership reflects compassion, commitment, integrity and inclusiveness. Her sustained efforts have contributed significantly to the education, empowerment and social inclusion of visually impaired students.
Shri Dinesh Kumar Kapila, Senior Vice President-cum-Chairman, Society for the Care of the Blind, along with the members of the Standing Committee, Principal, teaching and non-teaching staff, warmly congratulated Ms. Suparna Sachdev on this prestigious and well-deserved honour. They appreciated her inspiring leadership, dedication and continued efforts towards the betterment of visually impaired students.
The honour is a proud and memorable moment for the Institute for the Blind and the Society for the Care of the Blind. The Institution takes immense pride in this recognition and extends heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Ms. Sachdev for her continued service to the cause of inclusive education and humanity.