Realizing the trials and tribulations of the blind, Netraheen Vikas Sansthan was started with 2 children on 15th August 1977 in Jodhpur. Today, they have grown to over 720 students  including deaf, mute and mentally challenged children.

One feature that sets them apart from similar institutions is their massive library containing more than 6500 Braille books including academic textbooks, competitive exams books, fiction, non-fiction, spiritual books and various reference books for classes 1st to 12th as well as higher education..

All India Confederation of the Blind (AICB) and National federation of Blind (NFB) have also supported them with requisite furniture and books for the library. Among the 10 libraries for blind people that NFB has established across India, this is the only one in Rajasthan.

In 2001, to ensure that their students have access to all the books and educational materials that they require – parliamentarian and British High Commissioner Late Dr. L.M. Singhvi donated the school a special Braille printing machine imported from Sweden – capable of converting normal text to braille.

The Sansthan’s focus on encouraging and facilitating the culture of reading among blind students has reaped great results with many of their students securing seats in prestigious higher education institutions like the National Law Universities and enjoying successful careers in various government departments like railways, banks and education.

The joy of reading helped these blind children rise above their circumstances, carving a niche for themselves in this world.