Hi, Technology is certainly helpful if a visually impaired person doesn't have any other note to compare the size. However, As many of the seniors have already pointed out, relying only on technology is not a practical solution at all times. The size / shape difference has to be substantial enough to differentiate between various notes as well as coins.
Cheers, Ajay On 08/06/2018, Avichal Bhatnagar <coolavic...@gmail.com> wrote: > I feel that since its a technological era, therefore we need to adapt > to the changing times. If a device is brought which makes > identification of the currency simple and easy, then we need to go > for it rather than sticking to the old demand of different shapes and > sizes. > Of course, as Prashant sir pointed out, it needs to be made available > free of charge to every blind person. > Its our duty to learn to use the device. > > On 6/7/18, Shyam M. Sayanekar <sayane...@gmail.com> wrote: >> I fully agree with and uphold the views expressed in this mail. >> Technological solutions will not be available to all, and at times may >> not >> be dependable. Different sizes and shapes of notes and coins is the only >> solution, and we should insist upon it and accept nothing short of it. >> Thanking you, yours, Professor Shyam M. 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