About Voice of Books
Empowering visually impaired students through accessible literature and community support since 2021
Our Journey
From a small initiative to a nationwide movement, discover how Voice of Books has grown to become a beacon of hope for visually impaired students across India.
Foundation Established
Voice of Books Foundation was established with a vision to make literature accessible to visually impaired individuals.
First 50 Audio Books
Completed our first milestone of 50 professionally recorded audio books covering essential academic subjects.
Significant Growth
Reached 150 audio books in our library and expanded our volunteer network to include 100+ readers, serving 500 beneficiaries across West Bengal.
Technology Integration
Launched our digital platform and mobile app for easier access to our growing audio book library.
Regional Expansion
Expanded our reach to serve 1500+ students across West Bengal and Tripura, achieving over 1200 audio books in our library.
The Beginning
In 2021, Tarak Chandra—a history teacher at Madhyamgram High School and himself blind since birth—decided that no student should struggle the way he once did. Years of struggling to find usable study materials showed him the biggest barrier for blind students: a lack of accessible textbooks.
With that insight and an unshakeable resolve, Tarak founded Prerana Audio Library in Guma, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. What began as a humble recording setup in a quiet classroom has grown into a volunteer-driven studio that converts school and university curricula into high-quality Bengali and English audiobooks—free of cost, forever.
The results speak for themselves. In the most recent board examinations, dozens of Prerana listeners secured 80%–90% marks in their secondary and higher-secondary exams, proving that the right resources can transform potential into achievement.
Prerana means inspiration—and that is exactly what we aim to deliver: a clear, accessible path to education for every visually-impaired student in West Bengal and beyond.
What started as a small initiative to record textbooks for a few local students has now grown into a comprehensive platform serving over 1500 students across West Bengal and Tripura. Our journey is a testament to the power of community, technology, and unwavering commitment to educational equality.