Greetings. I am speaking from Virendra Nagar in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh. The question I had asked about my mobile phone—about it not telling time in minutes but only in hours—I have now received the answer. Since I changed the language to English, it has started telling the time in minutes as well. So the information given to me was absolutely correct. Thank you very much for the guidance. Earlier, when it was in Hindi, it only used to give a general announcement and not the exact minutes. I also have an old IT mobile phone which already tells the time in minutes. This new mobile phone of mine now also tells the time in minutes.
Hello, greetings. I am Virendra Gandhar from Rajnandgaon village, Chhattisgarh. Devakar ji, you asked why the CGNet that used to run was shut down. No official reason was given for stopping it, but I feel that you may have heard that members of the CGNet team often used to talk with people who were victims of Naxalism. Because there were frequent conversations with Naxal-affected people, maybe some action was taken against it and that is why it was shut down. But if, instead of CGNet, you want to listen to Chhattisgarh’s “Keral” (voice platform), there is a Mobile Vaani for Chhattisgarh. Its number is 92 666 51 222 (nine two, six six six, five one, two two two). If you give a missed call on this number, it will start. That channel is currently almost empty because not many people are recording messages anymore. I also stopped recording for a while. I activated it again today, but no one’s message came. If all of us pay attention and record messages, then the number of messages will increase. Because people are not recording, there are very few messages coming in. You should also record, and others should record too, so that our Chhattisgarh channel keeps running. On CGNet, many recordings used to come, even from different states, but that is not happening here. The reason CGNet was shut down seems to be this—that there were frequent discussions related to victims of Naxalism. Many times it was learned that members of the CGNet team faced objections, and several times they were even attacked.
Virendra from Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, is asking for technical help regarding his Itel keypad mobile phone. He explains that when he uses the talking clock or time announcement feature, the phone announces only the hours and repeatedly says “zero” but does not announce the minutes properly. He mentions that the phone has two voice options and requests guidance from anyone who knows why the minutes are not being announced and what could be causing this issue.
This is an inspiring story from Chhattisgarh about Gokaran Patil of Bhilai, who has no hands and cannot speak, yet creates paintings using his feet and teaches art. He has been invited to the President’s House and will be honoured by the Hon’ble President on 26th January, which is a proud moment for all of us. His journey proves that with courage and determination, no challenge is impossible.
Appreciating Rajesh Pathak on his song on Louis Braille.
Hello, I am Virendra Kandar from Chhattisgarh, Rajnam village. I would like to continue the point made by Ramkaran Ji. There is one thing: Louis Braille has given us a very valuable gift, but nowadays, many visually impaired people have become so absorbed in their smartphones that they have forgotten Louis Braille. They only attend programs for the sake of the event, for entertainment, but they do not want to read or write in Braille. Their argument is that everything is available on the mobile phone. Yes, things are available on the phone, but why lose your old treasure? Why forget the clay lamp that we once had? We must remember and preserve our heritage, read Braille books, and write in Braille—this is our treasure. Please keep this in mind. In addition, many schools for the visually impaired nowadays are facing another problem. Normal teachers, after getting special training or diplomas like B.Ed, are working there. Even in the field of education for the blind, normal teachers are being employed. As a result, normal teachers can get jobs anywhere. Therefore, I would request the heads of such institutions, the government, NGOs, and social workers that in schools for the visually impaired, only visually impaired teachers should be appointed. Otherwise, the employment opportunities for visually impaired people, which are already limited, will become even more restricted. This is something that needs careful attention.
Lui Braille activity on HV
Hello, I am Virendra Gandhar from Rajnagar village, Chhattisgarh. I want to say something about AI singers and music. Who can become a singer? That is mostly a natural gift. If nature has given someone musical notes in their voice, then those notes can be expressed—but practice is necessary, and a good teacher is also required. Nowadays, with YouTube channels, many people record themselves singing and promote it. But first, I want to say this: just because we sing, we can’t claim that we sing well. How we sing is something that will be judged by our music teacher and the audience. A teacher can see whether you have knowledge of musical notes or not. So, to become a good singer, first, your voice should naturally have musical notes. Second, practice is essential—you should practice for hours. Classical music is very important because every immortal singer—whether Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, or anyone else—must learn classical music. Once you have learned classical music, nothing is difficult. You can sing ghazals, thumris, or any kind of song, and you will be able to deliver it beautifully with proper control of your voice. So, if you want to become a singer, first test your voice to see what notes you have. Then, practice continuously and regularly. Practice in front of a teacher who can fully dedicate themselves to teaching you. If you do this, you can become a singer. It’s not about knowing many songs or thinking you sing well—what matters is your training, practice, and guidance.
Hello, I am Virendra Gandh from Rajnandgaon village in Chhattisgarh. Listening to this recording, it becomes clear that when people say things like “we will teach computers online” or “we will teach mobile phones online,” it’s not always realistic. There are many visually impaired people who have never even seen a mobile phone or a computer. Until someone physically shows them, lets them touch it, and guides them through practice, they cannot learn online. Only those who already know a little bit can learn online. But for many who have never touched or seen these devices, they don’t even understand what a button is. In such a situation, I don’t believe—and neither would anyone like me—that someone can teach a visually impaired person to use a computer, a mobile phone, or even basic skills like reading online. So, don’t rely on such claims. Instead, find someone trustworthy who can sit with you and teach you directly. Some organizations may offer training, but it’s best not to get caught up in promises. If you want to learn, keep a smartphone with you and have a trusted person nearby to guide you, showing you repeatedly until you understand. Even if there is a camp or workshop organized by your institution, you will learn much more in person than online. This is my assurance. Stay healthy and safe. Thank you.
In Chhattisgarh, in the Rajna village area, there is a development organization for visually impaired youth called Drishti Badhit Vikas Sangh. Anyone can become a member of this organization. You can contact Nami Singh Thakur, who is associated with the organization, to discuss membership. His mobile number is 98967 49491. If you are unable to reach him, you can contact me at 86320019468. Anyone can be invited to become a member—whether a young person, an adult, or anyone of any age. Once you become a member, you can attend meetings and share your problems or ideas. The organization will try to address them. By joining and being connected with the organization, you will benefit, because the organization listens to individual voices and raises them. They ensure your voice is heard, regardless of which government or political leader is in power.