Currency notes printed for visually handicapped

Oct 09, 2015

President Maithripala Sirisena has given instructions to the Central Bank to print currency notes that can be recognized by the visually handicapped people. President has given instructions to print currency notes which can be identified by the visually handicapped by feeling the notes.

President has made these instructions following the request made by the Visually Handicap Graduates Union. Visually Handicap Graduates Union say since last four years the currency notes are printed without identification signs causing hindrance to the visually handicapped people.

 

President media unit said the president in response has given the relevant instructions to the Central Bank.