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Dattu Agarwal’s Mission: Empowering blind girls through education

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At the tender age of 3, Dattu Agarwal became a victim of blindness.

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Finding a cure for blindness

Various medical tests were performed but the doctors could not find a solution to Dattu Agarwal's condition. 
 

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Despite the hardships, he persevered through every stage of life.

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Dattu Agarwal attended school for blind boys in Kalaburagi, Karnataka.

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Pursuing higher education

Dattu Agarwal did his graduation and post-graduation in Political Science from Gulbarga University.
 

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Dattu Agarwal's inspiration

He was aware that education was a powerful tool that would allow him to cross all the obstacles.
 

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In 1985, Dattu was appointed as a lecturer in a government college.

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A dedicated teacher

For 32 years, Dattu Agarwal taught Political Science at Government Junior College.
 

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Dattu’s mother had been a constant source of inspiration for him.

She was his strength and an admirer of his work.

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Dattu Agarwal decided to empower blind girls through education.

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Opening a residential school

In 2007, Dattu Agarwal established a residential school in Kalaburagi city, and named it ‘Mathoshree Ambubai Residential School’. 
 

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Holistic development

Girls from the age group 6-18 are provided with free education and training; hostel facilities are also available at the school.
 

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An exceptional achievement

Every year, the school achieves a remarkable 100 percent success rate in the SSLC exam.

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