National Federation of the Blind of India

The Federation is affiliated to world blind union and is actively contributing to the activities of Asian Blind Union which is one of the regional unions of World Blind Union. The General Secretary of the Federation Shri S K Runghta is currently the president of Asian Blind Union.

The World Blind Union has a consultative status with UN and as such, being the president of ABU, Federation’s General Secretary is also taking active part in policy formulation and implementation of various international policies in ABU region pertaining to inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities.

Currently, Federation’s General Secretary is serving on the advocacy and human rights committee of World Blind Union besides working as one of the regional coordinator for Marrakesh Treaty rectification campaign.