About
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Headquarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Since
1902
The Victoria Memorial School for the Blind (VMSB), established with a vision of inclusive and empowering education, is a pioneering institution commit Read moreted to transforming the lives of visually impaired boys. Catering primarily to children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, VMSB offers a comprehensive, cost-free education that goes beyond the classroom. The school provides a nurturing residential environment along with academic learning, vocational training, music education, and handicrafts, fostering holistic development and independence. Beyond traditional schooling, VMSB runs two vital initiatives that extend its impact to children with diverse needs—the VMS Learning Centre and the VMS-Vijay Merchant Centre for Life Skills and Development. These centres offer interactive educational modules and therapeutic life-skill programmes tailored to children with special needs. Through carefully designed activities and therapies, the centres aim to instill confidence, enhance social and cognitive abilities, and prepare students for self-reliant futures.
Demographies Served
Cause Area
Programs
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**“Our Academic Programme” at Victoria Memorial School for the Blind**
Victoria Memorial School for the Blind (VMSB) provides free education, boarding, lodging, and vocational training to nearly 100 visually impaired students annually, primarily from underprivileged backgrounds ([vmsb.org][1]). The school follows the Maharashtra state board curriculum, teaching up to Standard VIII in Marathi before transitioning students to mainstream schools. Special preparatory coaching ensures smooth mainstream integration, supported by continued hostel facilities through Standard X ([vmsb.org][1]). Additionally, medical care, sports, music training, occupational training, and coaching for 45 common entrance exams contribute to the students’ holistic development ([vmsb.org][1]).
[1]: https://www.vmsb.org/our-academic-programme/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Our Academic Programme | The Victoria Memorial School for the Blind (VMSB)"
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English Empowerment Program
The Conversational English Empowerment Program at VMSB equips visually impaired students with the necessary language skills to communicate confidently in English. Recognizing that most participants come from non-English-speaking homes, the program is conducted by dedicated faculty who foster a supportive and encouraging learning environment. Through structured speaking exercises, interactive sessions, and practical dialogues, students significantly improve their fluency. Graduates of the program emerge with enhanced communication abilities, greater self-assurance, and expanded vocational and academic opportunities. The initiative plays a pivotal role in enabling students to engage more effectively in higher education and professional settings.
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Centre for Life Skills and Development
The VMS‑Vijay Merchant Centre for Life Skills and Development is a specialist hub offering a wide range of therapeutic and vocational training for children with special needs. It empowers students – including those with ADHD, autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, intellectual impairments, and more – to become self‑reliant and socially confident through therapies like speech, occupational, psychological counselling, and physiotherapy. The centre also provides computer education, office skills, pottery, yoga, and dance therapy. Staffed by qualified teachers and support personnel, it fosters emotionally secure individuals poised to thrive in mainstream education and beyond.
Leadership Team
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Mr. Ramesh D. Chandak
Vice-Chairperson/Trustee
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Mrs. Mala Goenka
Hon. Secretary/Trustee
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Mrs. Anjali Laud
Jt. Hon. Secretary & Trustee
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
21-50
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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Registration ID
F-117
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VO ID / Darpan ID
MH/2018/0214425
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12A
AAATV0169ME20214
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80G
AAATV0169MF20214
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
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Headquarters
The Victoria Memorial School for the Blind 73, Tardeo Road, Opp. Film Centre, Tardeo, Mumbai - 400 034, 400034
Directions
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust