The school runs till class 6, and provides quality education, vocational and sports training to the children. It also provides free residence to its students, who are mostly from poverty stricken households.
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"I don't want any blind children to beg on the streets and get exploited. I want to make them self-reliant and have a bright future," Pradhan said to TOI.Pradhan’s faculty also consists of the visually impaired- five of his teachers, including a blind couple (Jaidev Sahu and Kiran Sahu) are blind. His 19-year-old daughter Himani also helps in running the school, and plays the role of headmistress.
"NBVM educates the children through Braille and also helps them develop various life skills that can make them self-dependent," said Himani.
Since its inauguration in 2014, the school has attracted a lot of attention from in and around the region. School enrollment is set to almost double in the coming academic year.
Several like-minded individuals have also come forward to provide support to the school, which runs without any government aid. The students of the school are now hopeful of a bright future for themselves, with several wanting to educate other children like them when they become adults.Like this story? Or have something to share? Write to us: contact@thebetterindia.com, or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter (@thebetterindia).
About the author: Varun Jadia is a high schooler who has just completed his Class 10 boards. He enjoys listening to music, playing his guitar, playing badminton, writing and reading. Math is his favourite subject, and in the future, he wishes to pursue a career in economics.