Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur has made it premises differently-abled (blind) friendly ensuing that they can avail services without any hindrance.
According to airport sources, to counter check the facilities and its utility, it roped in a team of differently-abled persons to inspect the whole arrangements.
On request of Airport Authorities, National Blind Institute’s Raipur branch secretary Harjeet Singh Juneja, principal Hemlata and three girls from Prerna Blind Girls Centre Nirmala Pal, Chandini Sinha and Kushbhu Viswakarma conducted the inspection.
The facilities installed are reserved parking, pick-up and drop spot, airport public announcement system and public announcement system in lift and Braille inscriptions, textile cover ramp among others. The team after scrutiny of facilities appreciated the airport management for ensuring conveniences which can help the differently abled (blind) persons to use the airport independently, besides travelling with ease.