Our Residential Special School

One of my most cherished responsibilities has been nurturing our Residential Special School for VI and HI children — a safe, inclusive, and empowering learning space. We are committed to making our children tech-savvy and digitally literate, introducing Braille-enabled AI tools like the ANNIE Machine to help them confidently navigate a digital world.

Nutrition as a Foundation of Dignity

In the coming years, our focus is to expand nutritious food provisions for every child we serve, reducing malnutrition and supporting both cognitive and physical well-being.

Expanding Our Vision in Nuapada

In the aspirational and tribal-dominated blocks of Sunabeda and Boden in Nuapada district, we are expanding work on:

• Sustainable tribal livelihoods rooted in indigenous practices
• Climate-centric natural resource management
• Health and Reproductive Child Health (RCH) for PVTG women
• Skill development initiatives for rural youth
• Youth-led climate action and environmental stewardship

Guided by Inclusion and Empowerment

Each project reflects our core principle: empowerment through inclusion. Especially in Nuapada’s aspirational blocks, where deprivation meets potential, every effort can be life-changing.

A Personal Commitment

As Secretary, I see myself as a facilitator — someone grounded in field realities, working alongside children, families, and leaders. I deeply thank our supporters, partners, and kindred spirits. Let’s continue building a society where ability is celebrated, resources are shared, and every human being has a fair chance to thrive.

With sincere gratitude and resolve