School for Blind

Netraheen Vikas Sansthan (Blind SchoolJayanti, Loullic Braille Birth Day are celebrated with
Jodhpur-Rajasthan-India )is working forfull preparation and enthusiasm in which the art
rehabilitation of blind students since last 31 years inand cultural level of the blind students are some
Suncity Jodhpur by providing free education withtimes so high that even the Spectators are
boarding and lodging facility separately for boysamazed to see that level of art. They are also
and Girls. The School was started on 15th Augusttake part in cultural competitions held at state as
1977 with only two blind students the number ofwell as national level s that they may gain
which has gone to 247 at present out of whichmore   efficiency and self confidence.
90 are girls.This is the only institute for girls withAwards
hostel facility in Rajasthan. The school is up toThe state Government awarded the best service
senior secondary level for blind. All the teachersinstitution of the year 2007 by Honorable Dr
many of whom are even blind also are wellPratibha Patil , Government of Rajasthan ad our
trained and highly qualified. The result of 10th andlady teacher Mrs. Salma Arora awarded as best
12th Board exams have always been maintainednational teacher in 2004 by Honorable president of
at 100% since beginning of school. The StudentsIndia Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
of the school have been awarded several timesAbout Founder
Medals and Prizes not only at National, State andMrs. Sushila Bohra is a renowned social worker
District level but also at International level in thegiving her valuable services to many Social
field of various Education, Sports and Music,educational and religious Institutions. She is
competitions.Founder President of Netraheen Vikas Sansthan
Society for Development of the Blind( A School for Blinds ) , Bal Shobha Sansthan 
Human body is very important and invaluable in(An Orphanage home) ,  Samgra   Vikas 
one’s life. Eyes are the most preciousSansthan ( A khadhi Institute ) , President of
amongst the different organs. One has to face inGandhi Peace foundation Center , Founder
numerable difficulties in absence of eyes. ImagineHonorary Secretary of “ SAMBAL “ (An
the life one has to live without seeing the beautyinstitute for self employment of women) ,
of rising sun, deprived  of enjoyment ofManaging trustee of Parasmal Sushila Bohra
observing the beauty of blooming flowers andCharitable Trust, Executive Member of Deaf &
even unable to see the face of his mother. HereDumb School, Navjeewan  Sansthan  ( A
one can truly realize Rajasthan proverb “TheDestitute Home )  and  Jodhpur  Nagrik 
wearer knows where the shoe pinches.” It isSociety “ Jodhana” . She has remained
well said that there can not be any kith and kin ofHonorary member of Rotary Club of Jodhpur and
a bind person except his intellectual eyesJoint Secretary of Mahaveer International .
developed in him otherwise in absence of it heIn the  field of  Education she has remained 
has to be fully dependent for every routine workFounder President  of  Mahila  Shikshan Vihar,
upon others. Though proper training provided t theJalore ( Literacy of adult women), working as
blind can not of course, provide them the eyesVice President of Jodhpur Adult Education Center
but can make them self reliant and self.She has remained Executive member of Lok
dependent. Realizing the painful sufferings of theJumbish Parishad,Jaipur , Jodhpur Adult Education
blind This Sansthan (Society) was started, with 2Society and District Literacy Society . She has
children on 15th August 1977 in this historicalso remained member of Senate ,University of
Suncity, Jodhpur. It has its own constitution andJodhpur in the year 1981-84. She has devoted
also anyone giving help to this society will enjoyherself in the field of religion also giving her
exemption from income tax under 80-G.services as all India Convener of  Swadhyay
ACTIVITIESSangh , Jodhpur .She has also  remained 
Vocational TrainingDirector , All India  Jain Ratna Shravika
Under the scheme “Learn & Earn”Sangh,President Anuvrat  Shikshan Sansad, Vice
different efficient artisans  are employed toPresident  of All India Hiteshi Jain Shravak Sangh
train  the students in weaving bed sheets,etc. At present she is also serving as President of
towels, Niwar etc. They are also trained in canningSamyag Gyan Pracharak Mandal,Jaipur also. She
chairs, to make and sew different begs and foothas been priviliged by becoming first women
mats, candle making etc. To encourage theoffice bearer as Vice President of most
students they are paid some remuneration. Theprestigiopus 100 years  old institution of Jain
efficiency when achieved in a particular fieldcommunity  " Oswal Singh Sabha " of Jodhpur in
naturally gives them the guarantee of selfyear 2003.
employment.Why Should you go with Us ?
Training in Vocal & Instrumental MusicNetraheen Vikas Sansthan (NGO) commits for
Trained Music teachers are appointed who giveWell developed, educated and technology updated
Training for different musical instruments likeenvironment for blind students and youth. Institute
Harmonium, Tabla, Dholak, Flute, Bango, Gitar,encourages physical disabled students (Deaf and
Casio, Octopad, organ etc, as well as vocal music.dumb) for education and develops himself/herself
The students after training from our institutionfor live with society.
have appeared for different certificate courses.Future plan:
Planning for Self Dependence1. To start B.Ed classes.
First time in whole of India, this institution started2. Separate building for mentally retarded
a special self supporting plan under which astudents.
provision of giving National Saving Certificate of3. Separate Building for Deaf and Dumb students.
worth Rs 5000/- ( Five Thousand) to each of its4. To keep the strength for Deaf and Dumb
student so that at the time of completing his/heraccording to norms.
education , he/she may start, with the maturity5. To employee a P.T.I.
value, a business of their own or can persue6. To keep one trained English Teacher.
higher studies.7. To install Mini Brail Press Software.
Mini Braille Press8. Extension of Museum.
Sansthan has established a computerized mini9. Extension of existing lab.
Braille press imported from Sweden  so that10. To purchase sports articles, cricket ball, foot
Braille books and Braille articles can be prepared inball and toys.
short period of time.11. To purchase Musical Instruments 
Computer TrainingOur Mission
Sansthan has established a Modern computer labWe are working for physical disabled children and
with the help of NRI. From 6th to 12th standardyouth. We want to do more facilities to disabled
students are learning computer by the computerperson and we require more subscribe for
teacher & also taking three month special traininghandling all those requirements for that. We need
in computer organized by Polytechnic College,your support in such cases like manually services.
Jodhpur.
Physical TrainingDONATION REQUESTAs present we are having
Different Physical exercise, Dumbles, Laizium,247 children with us and many more blind children
Weight lifting, Races, Cricket, slide sphere throw,are in need of proper care & education. But we
Disc throw, Kabbadi, Kho-Kho etc, games andare unable to admit them because of shortage of
sports are provided to the students to keepschool & hostel accommodation, additional play
them physically fit. Some of the boys have wonground, additional teachers & helpers, study
prizes at regional, national and international level.material & furniture etc. Financial help which we
On international level, five prizes have been wonget from the state govt. is not sufficient to meet
by our students at American Pan Gamesthe expenditure of this institute. The respected
tournaments in Boston (USA).donors are the only hope for us. So in this
Cultural Programrespect we request you to contribute generously
Occasions like Independence Day, Republic Day,with pleasant feeling & happy heart.
Handicapped Day, Social welfare week, Gandhi