Projects
At Swaranjali Foundation, each project brings us closer to empowering blind and underserved students with the transformative gift of music. We work with schools across rural regions to establish fully equipped music classrooms, donating instruments, Braille music books, and essential gear. To date, our efforts have reached over 300 students across multiple schools, with more classrooms currently in development. By creating inclusive, accessible spaces for musical education, we’re helping blind youth build confidence, express themselves, and discover opportunity through sound. One instrument, one classroom, one student at a time—we’re amplifying voices that deserve to be heard.
Current Project
Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji High School
Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji High School is a prominent rural educational institution located in Sagroli, Nanded district, Maharashtra. Established in 1960, it is the flagship school of Sanskriti Samvardhan Mandal (SSM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the holistic development of rural communities. Serving more than 3,500 students, the school combines academic education with technology, vocational skills, fine arts, sports, agriculture, environmental awareness, and community service. It is part of SSM’s expansive learning campus and has become an important source of educational opportunity and personal development for students from Sagroli and surrounding rural areas.
Past Projects
Swami Vivekanand Blind School
The Swami Vivekanand Blind School in Paratwada, Maharashtra, is a residential institution devoted to the education and empowerment of visually impaired children from rural and underserved backgrounds. Situated in the heart of Paratwada, the school offers formal education adapted to Braille and auditory formats, along with secure hostel facilities, wholesome meals, and a safe, supportive environment. Students benefit from access to specialized learning tools, tactile resources, and assistive technologies that make education both inclusive and enriching. Beyond academics, the school emphasizes vocational training, life skills, and personal development to foster independence and self-confidence.
Dr. Narendra Bhivapurkar Blind School
Dr. Narendra Bhiwapurkar Blind School, located in Amravati, Maharashtra, is a prominent institution dedicated to the education and empowerment of visually impaired students. Recognized by the Social Welfare Department of the Government, the school offers a comprehensive range of services, including formal education, vocational training, a Braille library, and hostel facilities, all aimed at fostering independence and skill development among its students.
Project Success
As part of its mission to build sustainable music programs for blind students in rural India, the Swaranjali Foundation inaugurated two new music learning and training centers during India’s Independence Day celebrations: the Dr. Narendra Bhivapurkar Residential School for the Blind (Amravati, Maharashtra) and the Swami Vivekanand Residential School for the Blind (Paratwada, Maharashtra). These inaugurations were attended by Members of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, philanthropists, school trustees, teachers, students, and local dignitaries, and were featured in multiple newspapers. Several dignitaries delivered speeches commending the Foundation’s efforts, and the Blind Welfare Association of Amravati presented a Memento of Recognition & Appreciation in recognition of the organization’s contributions.
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The most meaningful moments came from meeting the students and teachers, whose enthusiasm for their new music schools—equipped with advanced instruments and technology—was both humbling and inspiring. Many students immediately began performing, eager to further develop their talents, while volunteer teachers pledged continued support to strengthen the training programs. These inaugurations mark a significant step toward the Foundation’s vision of expanding access to music education and nurturing creativity among visually impaired youth in underserved regions of India.
