Helping Hand for Visually Impaired
Monthly Financial support for food grain – Over 200 beneficiaries
Yearly Financial support for Self-employment
Linkages with Center / State / Local government schemes
Other Support Services:
Free White Cane
White cane is the very important assistive device for Visually Impaired for mobility. For more than 25 years The PBMA has been distributing white canes free of cost to needy Visually Impaired.
From April 2025 to Dec. 2025
154 White canes distributed
Educational Support
Education is the key to independence. We provide school kits, including bags and books, to children of visually impaired individuals to ensure their education is not compromised due to financial constraints.
Spreading Joy
Festivals are for everyone. During Diwali, we distribute ration kits and sweet boxes to visually impaired families, ensuring they can celebrate with dignity and joy. Support in donation in kind is also welcomed.
Festive Impact
Over 1000 families receive support during major festivals, bringing smiles and relief to their lives.
Beneficiaries linked with Government Schemes
We verify and facilitate access to various government benefits for the visually impaired.
Pune Municipal Corporation Schemes for Disabled
Ms. Kashmira Thakar
Head Resource Mobilization, PBMA
Mr. Mangesh Kulkarni
Head, Community Rehabilitation, PBMA
Our Mission
"Smiley faces of visually impaired is our mission. We reach out & Care."