Divyangjan Seva Campaign Concludes in Vijayawada
Vijayawada, September 19: The four-day Divyangjan Seva Campaign, conducted in Vijayawada from 16th to 19th September 2026 as part of the statewide campaign in Andhra Pradesh, successfully reached 8 institutions and 645 Divyang students. The campaign included programmes for children with intellectual, visual and hearing impairments, with value-based activities, interactive games, motivational sessions, meditation and other activities conducted in ways suited to the students. The final programme schedule records eight programmes across the four days.
The campaign was inaugurated by Shri Bonda Umamaheswara Rao, Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Vijayawada Central constituency, by ceremonially waving the flag. Bonda Umamaheswara Rao is the current MLA representing Vijayawada Central. (Wikipedia)
The closing function on 19th September marked the culmination of the campaign activities conducted across Andhra Pradesh. The occasion was graced by Shri Bonda Siddharth, Smt. Chennupati Vidya, Director of Vasavya Mahila Mandali, Dr. Krishna Kumari, Chairperson of Cheyuta Intervention Centre, and Dr. Agastya Satnam, Behavioral Analyst. A special highlight of the closing programme was the enthusiastic participation of intellectually challenged students, who showcased their talents through singing, dancing, puzzle-making, answering general-knowledge questions, mathematics activities and playing musical instruments. Their performances reflected their creativity, abilities and confidence.
The campaign was conducted in the gracious presence and support of BK Shanta Didiji, Director of Universal Peace Retreat Centre and in-charge of the Brahma Kumaris centres in Vijayawada. The programme also received the wholehearted support and enthusiastic participation of the BKs and volunteers, whose dedicated service contributed to the successful conduct of the campaign.
The four-day initiative provided a meaningful platform for Divyang students to experience values, encouragement, self-confidence, creativity, positivity and inclusive participation, carrying forward the spirit of service and empowerment that formed the foundation of the campaign.