Project Details


AI Repository Project

WSIS Prizes Contest 2025 Nominee

Jyoti AI Pro – Transforming Accessibility for the Visually Impaired


Empowering the Visually Impaired through AI-Powered Assistive Technology

Description

Jyoti AI Pro is an innovative AI-powered assistive solution designed to empower visually impaired individuals by providing equal opportunities in education and employment. It enables users to read printed, digital, or scanned documents in multiple languages (over 80+ languages) and provides instant translation, text-to-speech, object recognition, and AI-powered assistance for independent living.

The device helps students with disabilities access educational material without dependency, making libraries, classrooms, and workplaces more inclusive. It also supports people with dyslexia, ADHD, and print impairments, enhancing cognitive learning.

In collaboration with governments, NGOs, and corporate partners, Torchit has deployed Jyoti AI Pro across schools, universities, and workplaces, benefiting thousands of visually impaired users. By leveraging AI and cloud-based accessibility, the project eliminates barriers to digital and printed content, enabling inclusive and independent living.

With over 300,000+ lives impacted globally, Jyoti AI Pro is an affordable alternative to high-cost foreign solutions, aligning with the WSIS goals of digital inclusion, accessibility, and innovation.

Project website

https://jyoti-ai.com/


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Action lines related to this project
  • AL C1. The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
  • AL C3. Access to information and knowledge
  • AL C4. Capacity building
  • AL C7. E-learning
  • AL C7. E-employment 2025
Sustainable development goals related to this project
  • Goal 3: Good health and well-being
  • Goal 4: Quality education
  • Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
  • Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Coverage
  • China
  • Ethiopia
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Kenya
  • Thailand
  • Viet Nam
  • Zambia

Status

Ongoing

Start date

October 2023

End date

Not set


Target beneficiary group(s)
  • Older persons
  • People with disabilities

Replicability

Jyoti AI Pro can be replicated globally across:
• Educational Institutions to create inclusive classrooms.
• Public Libraries to ensure accessible reading for all.
• Workplaces to improve digital accessibility.
• NGOs & Government Programs for large-scale implementation.
• Assistive Tech Centers in urban and rural communities worldwide.

The solution is scalable with cloud-based deployment, AI-driven updates, and support for multiple languages.


Sustainability

How it is Sustainable:
• Affordable Pricing: Jyoti AI Pro costs INR 20,000 (USD 250) compared to foreign alternatives priced at INR 3,00,000 ($3,600).
• Government & NGO Support: Supported by NDFDC, MSJE, Rotary Clubs, and CSR projects for large-scale adoption.
• Self-Sustaining Model: Revenue generated through institutional partnerships, CSR funding, and direct sales ensures long-term sustainability.
• Scalable AI Updates: Cloud-based AI ensures ongoing improvements and feature enhancements.
• Inclusive Infrastructure: Part of Torchit’s larger initiative to establish experience centers and digital libraries for the visually impaired.


WSIS values promotion

Jyoti AI Pro aligns with WSIS goals by: ✅ Bridging the Digital Divide: Provides AI-driven accessibility to visually impaired individuals. ✅ Enabling Equal Education & Employment: Helps students and professionals access educational and workplace materials independently. ✅ Empowering People with Disabilities: Supports inclusive learning and digital independence. ✅ Affordable & Scalable Solution: Makes advanced assistive tech available at a fraction of the cost of foreign alternatives. ✅ Leveraging AI for Good: Uses AI-powered reading, object recognition, and digital accessibility tools to promote social impact.


Entity name

Torchit (Torchit)

Entity country—type

India Private Sector

Entity website

https://mytorchit.com