Technical Advisory Council for Education and Rehabilitation of Persons with Visual Impairment (TAC-ERVI)
Technical Advisory Council for Education and Rehabilitation of Persons with Visual Impairment (TAC-ERVI) committee has been establish for a structured and outcome-driven framework to advise, monitor, and support innovations in Braille technology, education, and rehabilitation for persons with visual impairment (PwVI). The composition of the said committee shall be as follows:-
| Sl.No | Composition as per EC | Proposed Name (for one year) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chairperson, (Chairperson EC – NIEPVD)- Ex- Officio | Ms. Manmeet Kaur Nanda, Additional Secretary |
| 2. | Representative from the National Centre for Assistive Health Technology( NCAHT) | Head NCAHT or Representative |
| 3. | Nominated Braille Press Representative | Head/ Representative of Central Braille Press, NIEPVD, Dehradun |
| 4. | Nominated special School Representation | Principal, Devnar School for the Blind, Hyderabad |
| 5. | PwVI with National Level Accolades | Shri Amar Jain |
| 6. | University/ Technical Institute level Faculty with VI | Dr. Hema Chandra Kotamarthi, Assistant Professor, IIT Chennai |
| 7. | Nominated Expert by DEPwD with technical competence in technologies related with VI | Shri Prashant Verma, NAB Delhi |
| 8. | Nominated expert by NIEPVD with technical competence in Braille technologies related to VI | Dr. Saurabh Ray, Assistant Professor, Spl. Edu. (VI) Jamia Millia Islamia University |
This committee will be effective for one year from the date 09-04-2026