Mysuru, May 06, 2019: Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abledby the NR Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the NR Group, has started the admission procedure for this year. The school is inviting applications fromVisually Impaired students across Karnataka for admission in the 2019-20 academic session.  Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled has scored 100 percent results in the SSLC examination announced recently.

Started in 1988, Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled is a free residential school initiated for visually challenged girls from economically backward background. The school is recognized by State. The school operates under “Child centric project” and is supported by ‘Department of the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens’ Karnataka State.  In the academic year 2017-2018 the school has received award of Best service Organization in disabled sector from the Empowerment of Differently abled and senior citizen on the World Disability Day.

Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled, which recently celebrated its 30^th Annual Day on 12^th January’18, aims to groom the girls with visual impairments to be responsible and independent and live confidently on their own terms without depending on others. Being a non-profit charitable trust of the NR Group, the school provides free education along with hostel facilities to all its students.The school follows the state syllabus learning through Braille system taught by highly qualified teachers and imparts technology upgradation basic& computer skills.

Apart from education, the students are taught life skills to help them lead a normal life. The extracurricular activity conducted by the school ensures that the students develop confidence and are self-motivated. The school aims to provide all means for its students to help them lead a dignified life even after their education is complete.

It also provides parent counselling and organizes house-to-house visits to bring about awareness on the importance of educating and opportunitiesto visually impaired girls. Also, the all-round excellent performance of the students is a proof to the dedication and high-quality service rendered by the teachers and staff of RMSD.

Also, some students of this institution have gone on to pursue higher education in regular schools. A few have taken up jobs in the private and government sectors too.NR Group

Being the backbone of the institution is constantly working on improving facilities and other essential aspects of the school.

What started with two students is now a huge residential school that is changing the life of hundreds of visually impaired girls. It not only provides a safe haven and quality education, but also helps in holistic development and prepares students to live a life with dignity outside the school. Extra-curricular activities like dance, yoga workshops, bird watching, singing competition, vocational training etc. are a part and parcel of life at RMSD. The School also received award of ‘Best Service Organization’ in disabled sector from the Empowerment of Differently abled and senior citizen on the World Disability Day, 2017. The prestigious award issued by the state government is a significant milestone for Ranga Rao Memorial School for Disabled, who are rendering services to the society for almost three decades.

For application please reach out to:

Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled

Next to Metagalli Police Station,

Metagalli, Mysuru

Ph: 096866 68434

E-mail:harish@nrfoundation.org.in

About Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled [RMSD]

Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled [RMSD] is a free residential school for visually challenged girls from economically disadvantaged background, giving them confidence to be responsible for themselves. It is the only school in the Karnataka State exclusive to the Girls, the current strength of the school is 96, with a committed set of teachers and Ranga family members serving them for the last 30 years. Students passed out from the school are today working at various institutions and leading their life with dignity which stands testimonial to the noble cause initiated by the NR group.