Mysore/Mysuru: Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled (RMSD), run by NR Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the NR Group, has invited applications from visually impaired students for admission for the academic year 2023-24.

Started in 1988, Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled is a free residential school initiated for visually challenged girls. The school operates under “child centric project” and is supported by Department for Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens, Government of Karnataka.

In the academic year 2017-2018, the school received Best Service Organisation award in disabled sector from the Department for Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens on World Disability Day.

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 quality education, but also helps in holistic development and prepares students to live a life with dignity outside the school.

School follows State syllabus, learning through Braille system taught by qualified teachers and imparts technology upgradation basic computer skills. It also provides parent counselling and organises house-to-house visits to bring about awareness on the importance of educating visually impaired girls. For applications, visit Ranga Rao Memorial School for Differently Abled, next to Metagalli Police Station, Metagalli or contact Mob: 096866- 68434.