Author: Dwivedi Sharada
Place: Mumbai
Publisher: The Victoria Memorial School for the Blind
Year: 2002
Pages: 48
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Victoria Memorial School for the Blind
Classification: 727
Shelf: C5R2
Accession No: B53
Contents: I: Founding An Institution The Beginnings II: Building a School for the Blind III: Progress Through the 20th Century Committee of Management
Abstract: The Victoria Memorial School for the Blind, founded in Mumbai on February 14, 1902, is a pioneering institution for visually impaired individuals. This paper explores the school’s founding, addressing the social and educational needs in Mumbai that led to its creation. It examines the development of its infrastructure, curriculum, teaching methods, and societal impact throughout the 20th century. The role of the Committee of Management in ensuring the school’s success is also highlighted. The institution symbolizes both the challenges and triumphs in supporting visually impaired students, making a significant contribution to Mumbai’s educational landscape.