Vision Empower Trust
Vision Empower Trust is an NGO based in India, working to enable education for children with visual impairment through accessible solutions, technology interventions, teacher training, and research.
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- 12A
- CSR-1
Cause Area
Primary Sectors
Secondary Sectors
Financials
Geographies Served
Programs
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ANUBHAV (Student Interventions)
States
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Arunachal Pradesh
Delhi
Gujarat
Haryana
Jharkhand
Kerala
Maharashtra
Meghalaya
Tripura
Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Odisha
Telangana
ANUBHAV delivers multi-sensory STEM activities, including tactile models for density, magnetism, geometry; computational thinking games (Ludic design); digital-literacy modules in eight Indian languages; and baseline assessments. It has conducted over 3,200 STEM sessions, 3,900 CT sessions, 1,555 digital-literacy sessions, created 500 tactile models, and 134 teacher-instruction kits to build students’ conceptual understanding and confidence.
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PRAGYA (Teacher Training)
States
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Arunachal Pradesh
Delhi
Kerala
Maharashtra
Tripura
Uttar Pradesh
Odisha
PRAGYA builds educator capacity to deliver inclusive STEM through workshops based on the 5E framework (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate), computational-thinking pedagogy, tactile-creation labs, AI-tool integration, and accessible-tech training. In 2024-25 it trained over 3,000 in-service and 271 pre-service teachers via multi-state intensive workshops, achieving 89.3% kit-usefulness ratings and 82.1% adoption of interactive methods.
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SRUJAN (Assistive Technology)
States
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Assam
Delhi
Gujarat
Kerala
Maharashtra
Odisha
Telangana
SRUJAN develops and deploys indigenous assistive-tech solutions:
Subodha LMS (WCAG 2.1 AA, multi-language) with 397 users and 1,000+ resources
Hexis-Antara electronic Braille readers (150 devices, 613 sessions)
IRIS tactile-diagram audio interface (150 audio files, 20 schools)
AI-powered content via ChatGPT and custom “Be My AI” modules
These tools enable equitable access to STEM curricula through scalable digital and hardware platforms. -
ANANDA (Volunteer Engagement)
States
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Assam
Delhi
Gujarat
Jharkhand
Kerala
Maharashtra
Uttar Pradesh
Odisha
Telangana
ANANDA channels the passion of over 4,300 volunteers contributing 7,614 hours via 96 sessions (79 face-to-face, 17 online). Activities include tactile-model creation, Science-lab setup, awareness campaigns, and corporate engagement drives (Microsoft Give Month, Wipro, Cognizant, CSGI), fostering widespread community ownership of inclusive education.
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Vision 30 (Aspirational Leadership Program)
States
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Maharashtra
Odisha
A flagship residential initiative identifying and mentoring 18 high-performing visually impaired high-school students from five states. The 2.5-day camp at Blind Boys Academy, Narendrapur, features career-discovery workshops, hands-on museum visits, software-mentorship, and peer presentations to build role models and leadership skills.
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Accessible Resource Centres (ARC)
States
Karnataka
Arunachal Pradesh
Kerala
Odisha
ARCs are collaborative, multi-sensory STEM learning hubs equipped with Teaching–Learning Materials (TLMs) and assistive technologies. Each centre features:
A state-of-the-art accessible science laboratory for hands-on experiments
Digital literacy stations with Subodha LMS and Hexis-Antara Braille readers
IRIS tactile-diagram audio interface for complex concept visualization
Dedicated zones for co-learning sessions with students, educators, and researchers
Program offerings including ANUBHAV student workshops, PRAGYA teacher trainings, technology demonstrations, and special events (e.g., National Science Day fairs)
By combining infrastructure, technology, and community engagement, ARCs foster inclusive educational ecosystems where visually impaired and sighted learners collaborate, innovate, and build confidence.
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ARC On Wheels (Mobile Resource Centers)
States
Karnataka
Arunachal Pradesh
Odisha
Telangana
Extends the flagship Accessible Resource Centre at IIIT Bangalore to remote schools via mobile labs. Each unit carries tactile-science kits, Braille readers, and assistive-tech demos, enabling periodic on-site STEM labs and teacher-training pop-ups in underserved districts.
Impact Metrics
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Assistive-Tech Devices Deployed
Program Name
Srujan
Year-wise Metrics- 2024-25 599
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Number of Students Participating
Program Name
ANUBHAV
Year-wise Metrics- 2024-25 6155
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Number of In-Service Teachers Trained
Program Name
Pragya
Year-wise Metrics- 2024-25 3026
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Number of Pre-Service Teachers Trained
Program Name
PRAGYA
Year-wise Metrics- 2024-25 270
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Tactile Models & Teacher Kits Distributed
Program Name
ANUBHAV
Year-wise Metrics- 2024-25 499
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Volunteer Engagement Hours
Program Name
Ananda
Year-wise Metrics- 2024-25 7613
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Number of Corporate Volunteers Mobilized
Program Name
Ananda
Year-wise Metrics- 2024-25 4299
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Number of Arcs Operational
Program Name
Accessible Resource Centres
Year-wise Metrics- 2024-25 3
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AACTV5898B
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CSR Form 1
CSR00022102
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80G
AACTV5898BF20229
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12A
AACTV5898BE20213
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FCRA
Not Available
About
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Headquarters
Bangalore, Karnataka
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Since
2017
Impact
Vision Empower has achieved remarkable outcomes validated by independent third-party assessments: Student Transformation: 93.5% of students demonstrate high confidence in STEM subject understanding 97.5% feel more confident in their ability to learn and succeed 91.7% showed substantial improvements in reading abilities 89.5% gained confidence in solving mathematical problems 95.2% actively participate in hands-on learning activities Teacher Excellence: 89.3% of teachers found STEM instruction kits very useful 82.1% adopted more interactive teaching methods 79.2% reported significantly improved teaching effectiveness 92.1% would recommend VE programs to other schools Systemic Change: Programs implemented across 16 states with government approvals Recognition through prestigious awards including "Doing Good for Bharat Award 2024" International validation with 5/5 ratings for Effectiveness, Relevance, and Impact in OECD-DAC evaluation framework Innovation Leadership: Development of indigenous assistive technologies deployed in 150+ devices Creation of 500+ tactile models and educational resources Establishment of multiple Accessible Resource Centers including flagship facility at IIIT Bangalore
Vision and Mission
Political & Religious Declarations
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Political Affiliation
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Religious Affiliation
Location
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Headquarters
W103 Innovation Center, IIIT Bangalore, 26/C Electronics City, Hosur Road
Directions, Bangalore, Karnataka -
Offices in Cities
Other Details
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Type
Non-profit
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Sub Type
Trust
Website
Technology Adoption
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SOC 2 Compliant
No
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Financial Management
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Beneficiary Management