Established in 1988, Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled operates under the “Child-Centric Project” and receives support from the Department of the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens, Karnataka State. The institution, which began with only two students, has grown into a major residential educational centre transforming the lives of hundreds of visually impaired girls over the last 37 years.
The school exclusively caters to visually challenged girls and currently has a student strength of 96. It remains the only institution in Karnataka dedicated exclusively to the education and residential care of visually impaired girls. Along with formal education from Grade 1 to Grade 10, the institution provides free lodging, boarding, healthcare facilities, and vocational support aimed at helping students lead independent and dignified lives.
Ranga Rao Memorial School follows the Karnataka State syllabus and uses the Braille learning system under the guidance of highly qualified teachers. The institution also focuses on technological advancement by providing computer education and basic digital training to students. In addition to academics, the school emphasizes all-round personality development through extracurricular activities including dance, yoga workshops, bird watching, singing competitions, self-defence training, martial arts sessions, vocational education, and exclusive tailoring courses for low-vision students.
The institution also conducts parent counselling programmes and house-to-house awareness campaigns to educate families about the importance of education and opportunities available for visually impaired girls. School authorities stated that the outstanding academic and personal achievements of students reflect the dedication and quality service rendered by the teachers and staff members of the institution.
The school received the “Best Service Organization in Disabled Sector” award from the Department of the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens during the 2017-18 academic year on the occasion of World Disability Day. Over the decades, several students who graduated from the institution have secured employment in various organisations and are now leading independent lives with dignity, reinforcing the impact of the initiative launched by the NR Group.
Located in Mysuru, the institution was established with the objective of empowering visually impaired girls through education, life skills, music, dance, vocational training, and basic cooking education. The latest admission announcement marks another step in the institution’s continued commitment to inclusive education and social empowerment for visually impaired girls across the country.
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