Organization
All India Confederation of the Blind(AICB)
A national federation of 25 state-level blind organisations, active since 1980, that advocates for the rights and welfare of blind people in India and is a member of the World Blind Union.
About AICB
The All India Confederation of the Blind (AICB) is a national umbrella body established in 1980, federating over 25 state-level associations of blind people across India. It serves as the primary collective voice of blind people at the national level.
What They Do
- Policy advocacy — representing blind people's interests in parliamentary processes and government consultations
- Legislative monitoring — tracking implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016
- World Blind Union representation — India's primary channel to the global blind community
- Solidarity and networking — connecting state associations for peer support, information sharing, and collective action
Who They Serve
AICB primarily serves adults with visual impairment through its federated state association network, which together represents hundreds of thousands of blind people across India.
Structure
AICB is a member-led organisation, governed by elected representatives from its constituent state associations. Its leadership has historically been held by people with visual impairment.
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