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Moran Blind School
Moran Blind School is a specialized educational institution for visually impaired children, located in Dibrugarh, Assam, India. The school provides free housing, education from the primary level through vocational training, and focuses on essential skills such as Braille reading and writing, music, arts, and digital literacy.[1]
History and Founding
Moran Blind School, originally known as Janamangal Adarsha Andha Bidyalaya, was founded in 1971 under humble circumstances. At its inception, the school operated with a single student and two teachers. Major S.N. Banerjee, a renowned tea planter, social worker, and sportsman, learned about the school’s challenging situation and took the initiative to establish a proper institution for visually impaired children in Moran, Assam. With support from the Deputy Commissioner of Dibrugarh, Major Banerjee was granted 10 bighas (15 acres) of land to set up the school.[1]
The Assam Branch of the Indian Tea Association (ABITA) pledged ongoing support, providing free rations and firewood for the school’s kitchen, which continued until 2008 when the school was granted a gas connection. This early cooperation from the local tea estates was crucial to the school’s survival in its early years.
After Major S.N. Banerjee’s retirement in 1982, his son, actor and philanthropist Victor Banerjee, took over the school’s operations. He has been heavily involved in running the school since, and his fundraising efforts have been foundational in the school’s continued success.
Education
Since its establishment, Moran Blind School has evolved from a small, one-room operation into a full-fledged residential school with a well-developed campus. The school now includes classrooms, separate dormitories for junior and senior boys and girls, an auditorium, a children’s playground, a modern kitchen, and a dining room.
Moran Blind School serves approximately 60 students, the majority of whom come from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly from local tea gardens. The school has also attracted students from neighboring states, including Arunachal Pradesh. It provides free boarding, lodging, uniforms, books, and teaching aids, including talk-back mobile phones for students in higher grades.
The school transitioned to an English-medium curriculum in 2019, with the aim of improving students’ future education and career prospects. Students are educated from Class 1 through Class 10, with the aim of preparing them for the Board Matriculation Examination. Over the past several years, the school has seen consistent academic success, with students regularly achieving first division marks and distinctions in subjects such as mathematics, science, Hindi, Assamese, and music. Students also excel in Hindustani classical vocals and tabla, consistently earning distinction marks in these subjects.
Beyond academics, the school offers a well-rounded education that includes extracurricular activities such as sports, music, theatre, and handicrafts. The girls’ Blind Football team recently won the runner-up trophy in the 2024 North-East Zonal Blind Football Tournament, while the boys' team made it to the semi-finals in 2018. Students also participate in theatre training with the "Blind Opera Group" of Kolkata, and they perform Classical Bhavana Dance Dramas and dramatizations of literary works, such as Munshi Premchand’s “Idgah.”
In addition to traditional subjects, students learn practical skills such as weaving and bamboo handicrafts. The school is planning to expand its vocational training programs to include carpentry, ceramics, and recycled paper products[2]. Moran Blind School is also a pioneer in digital literacy in Assam and the North-East, providing every student with a smartphone and internet access[3]. This has given them access to online resources like Bookshare and enabled them to take notes digitally.
Through the support of local businesses, philanthropists, and organizations, the school continues to thrive. Moran Blind School remains committed to providing high-quality education, vocational training, and a supportive environment for visually impaired children in Assam.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "'Victor sir' has big plans for school founded by his father". The Times of India. 2016-09-04. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ SkillReporter (2016-12-13). "Actor Victor Banerjee to introduce vocational courses for skill development in his School for Blinds". Skill Reporter. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ "A Journey of Digital Education and Empowerment at Moran Blind School, Dibrugarh". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
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