‘Devnar’ is a combination of two words DEV (God) and NAR (Man), highlighting the fact that there is God in every man. If the entire humanity is the family of God, the visually challenged children are special members in the family, and hence they should be given every possible opportunity to develop the hidden potentialities and latent talents inherent in them. Devnar Foundation tries to unleash the incredible capacity of each child, by giving them value based education and making them realize that within them can be found the skill, knowledge and motivation to make something special happen. The Foundation aims to provide opportunities on par with international standards for the visually challenged children of India so that they will be absorbed in the mainstream of society as socially productive adults.

Devnar Foundation was established on 1-11-1991 with Regn.no.1191/91 with four students in a rented room. Within a short span of one decade, the school has grown to the present stature with 227 students, housed in a three storeyed building owned by the Foundation. This phenomenal growth is due to the undoubted ability and unflinching enthusiasm of the founder and his wife, the dedicated staff, many Philanthropists and donors.

Our Founder and Managing Trustee

“An institution is the lengthened shadow of one man” said Dr Emerson. True to this the visionary behind Devnar foundation is Dr A. Saibaba Goud. He is a crusader against darkness and a champion of community ophthalmology. He is the recipient of a national award Ph.D. by the Osmania University, the first ever recipient of this coveted award in Indian community ophthalmology. He was also conferred with the Dr K. R Dutta award for the exemplary work in the field of community ophthalmology. Other awards include.

1. Drishti Pradatha
2. Duke of Edinburrow Award
3. Outstanding Lion
4. Rastriya Gaurav Award
5. J.S Mahashadba Award by all Indian Opthalmological Society
6. Award for film on Glaucoma by All Indian Opthalmologoical Society

He has presented papers at the national and international conferences, published many articles in English and Telugu in leading newspapers and journals. His radio talks and Dooradarshan interviews are informative and educative . He is the author of the following books.

1. The Organ of the sight (in English)
2. Nayanabhiramam (in Telugu vernacular)
3. Meeru-Mee Kanulu (book on eye care for neo-literates in telugu vernacular)

Our Correspondent

Mrs. Jyothi Goud, true to her name, is really the light of the institution, dispelling darkness by her gracious presence. She is dynamic and resourceful and her best efforts are spontaneously given to improve every aspect of the Institute. She is a loving and compassionate mother to the students and the guiding force behind the organization. Her unlimited enthusiasm in making the children excel in dance and music is remarkable and praise worthy. She is the fulcrum of the institute.

Staff

In the life of an institution, the importance of teamwork cannot be under estimated. The school has got specially trained and dedicated teachers who tirelessly work to improve the academic standard, with the guidance of the Principal. The teachers who have Visually challenged children bring a depth of understanding and new insights to the teaching learning process. The executive and non teaching staff lend their expertise in the efficient functioning of the Institute. Many Volunteers with their thoughtful co-operation in various capacities enrich the students’ learning experience.