In the News

Local news coverage of our work over the years.

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In the News

A collection of local news coverage of BPG's work, events, and milestones over the years.

Aajkaal Daily · June 29, 2026

Free Day Care Centre for Divyang Children Now Benefiting Thirty Children

At the 65 year old Bharatiya Pragnachakshu Gurukul, children with autism and multiple disabilities are receiving physiotherapy, occupational therapy and music therapy at the Day Care Centre.

Aajkaal Daily · April 21, 2026

Bhajan Competition Held for the Visually Impaired in Memory of Vadia Family Elder

The competition has run continuously for 33 years at BPG, with a large turnout of participants taking part enthusiastically.

Aajkaal Daily · April 21, 2026

Divyang and Visually Impaired Take Group Pledge for 100% Voting

BPG held a voter awareness programme ahead of the 2026 by elections, with district officials guiding participants toward full voter turnout.

Aajkaal Daily · April 3, 2026

Divyang Children Dress as Gods and Goddesses for Hanuman Jayanti

The Day Care Centre held a special costume competition for children with physical and mental disabilities to mark Hanuman Jayanti.

Aajkaal Daily · March 2, 2026

Colourful Hues Light Up Porbandar

Local youth organised a Holi celebration with BPG's blind students and children with multiple disabilities, continuing a 12-year tradition of inclusive festival celebrations on campus.

Aajkaal Daily · January 7, 2026

Grand Celebration of Louis Braille's Birth Anniversary at Pragnachakshu Gurukul

BPG marked World Braille Day and the birth anniversary of Louis Braille with an education day and sports events, honouring the man whose script gave the world's blind a way to read and write.

Aajkaal Daily · June 5, 2025

Day Care Centre for Divyang Children Established in Porbandar

To mark its Foundation Day, BPG launched a new Day Care Centre offering physiotherapy, acupressure therapy, and music therapy for children with cerebral palsy, autism, and multiple disabilities.

Aajkaal Daily · June 4, 2025

Bharatiya Pragnachakshu Gurukul's 65th Foundation Day Celebrated

Coverage of BPG's 65th Foundation Day, marking 65 years of guiding visually impaired individuals toward independence and dignity, including alumni now working as bank officers and clerks.