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Recognised by Government of Maharashtra

The M.N. Banajee Industrial Home for the Blind

Residential vocational training and empowerment for visually challenged men.

About the trust

A home away from home

Established on July 16, 1956, the Muncherjee Nowrojee Banajee Industrial Home for the Blind was founded through the generosity of Serenbai Banajee, who dedicated “Chateau Dieu” for residential training of visually challenged men. Registered under the Bombay Public Trust Act, the Home focuses on physical, mental, and moral upliftment to build self-reliance.

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Vision & Mission

Each one reach one

We empower visually impaired individuals with vocational or IT training, infrastructure, and working capital support suited to their abilities—helping them improve quality of life and live independently.

  • Vision: every visually impaired person leads an independent life and is a contributing member of society.
  • Motto: Each one reach one.
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Leadership

Dr. Vimal Kumar Dengla

Hon. Secretary, MNB Industrial Home for the Blind. Dr. Dengla met impending blindness head-on, pursued higher education (Commerce, Law, History), earned his Ph.D. in 2009, and has led major rehabilitation initiatives across NAB India and the Asian Blind Union.

  • Revitalised rehabilitation programmes at NAB centres since 2003.
  • Honoured as Best Disabled Employee (Government of Rajasthan, 2004-05).
  • Executive leadership roles with NAB India, Asian Blind Union (South Asia), Rotary Mount Abu.
  • Heads Braille Press and Talking Book Studio at NAB India, Mumbai.
Dr. Vimal Kumar Dengla

Leadership

Ramakant Satam

Stepping in with deep experience from national disability leadership, Ramakant continues the work previously outlined for Satya Kumar Singh—driving advocacy, organisation building, and policy influence for visually impaired communities.

  • Background in education, social activities, and advocacy for the visually impaired.
  • Leadership roles across national associations and councils focused on disability rights.
  • Track record in securing employment opportunities and policy relief for visually impaired persons.
  • Committed to expanding outreach and support for MNB trainees and alumni.
Ramakant Satam

Leadership

Vijay Ramji Kajolkar

Trustee & Treasurer since 2016. Brings decades of grassroots experience helping visually impaired individuals access employment, self-employment support, and community aid across India’s state branches.

  • Over 40 years working through National Bloc Kalyan Sangh to enable jobs and self-employment.
  • Hands-on support for village outreach, micro-business setup, and essential supplies distribution.
  • Experience with blind housing projects and welfare committees across multiple organisations.
  • Focus on practical assistance: stalls, telephone booths, and in-kind resources for sustainable income.
Vijay Ramji Kajolkar