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Renovated Akshaya School for Special Children inaugurated at Railway Colony in Madurai
The renovated Akshaya School for Special Children run by Southern Railway Women's Welfare Organisation (SRWWO) was inaugurated here on Friday.
The building that has been given a fresh new look was formally inaugurated by president of SRWWO, Priya Kishore Agrawal.
Kamakshi GR Swaminathan , National vice president - Saksham, a pan-India service organisation for the differently abled, and Member in the advisory board of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt of India, was the guest of the occasion.
Divisional Railway Manager Sharad Srivastava, Additional Divisional Railway Manager L.N. Rao, Beulah, Principal, Akshaya School for Special Children, were present during the inaugural function, a statement said.
As part of the renovation, a ramp for 45 metres has been built to make the school more accessible for the children. A spacious, air-conditioned activity hall has also been provided to give students a comfortable space for learning and other activities.
Compound wall, fresh stucco plastering and brightly painted classrooms have completely transformed the look of the school.
The campus has also been beautified with greenery and clean surroundings, making it a warm and welcoming space for the children.
Located in the heart of the Railway Colony campus, Akshaya School for Special Children has been a part of the Railway Colony community since 2000 and is recognised by the Government of Tamil Nadu. It currently supports 27 special children, helping them learn and grow in a safe and caring environment.
The children are taught language skills in English and Tamil, along with basic maths and other essential skills. Their daily routine includes yoga, walking exercises, speech therapy, physiotherapy, life-skill training, and vocational activities, all aimed at helping them become more independent and confident, the statement added.
A dedicated team of three teachers, three caretakers, and one physiotherapist work closely with the students, providing both academic support and emotional care.
