The true sign of intelligence is not in the knowledge that lies in the mind of a person, but imagination that enables him to use his knowledge and senses to the fullest. With a firm belief in this philosophy, Balaji school was established to nurture the minds of differently abled children, and bring out the best in them.They smile, they laugh, they play, and they cry. They experience every emotion that any other human does. They long for affection, a touch that says I care, All we need to do is listen, and be there for them! As an attempt to care for the mentally retarded children, to give them an encouraging environment, to identify their talents and nurture them, Shri. Balaji Residential School was inaugurated in the year 1992. It has brought smiles to hundreds of faces, hopes in thousands of hearts and a purpose in the lives of millions. This school was uniquely conceived, designed and built in 1992 keeping in mind the need of very special children of God, the one who are afflicted with a variety of mental challenges. The campus provides excellent facilities to resident and day scholars.

    Our institute offers a well balanced educational paradigm where normal and special education streams are well blended and meaningfully structured, keeping in mind each child’s’ personal and therapeutic needs, as well as the challenges they face. A huge variety of approaches and education methods are designed for these children by our faculty members and educators.We endeavor to provide scientific diagnostic services to children with mental retardation. This is done in order to determine their degree of mental retardation, identify developmental needs and recommend appropriate training to achieve maximum level of performance. An interdisciplinary team comprising of experts such as Special Educators & Physiotherapists impart a structured, age appropriate individualized training. We also impart training in skills such as self-help, communication, interaction, functional academics, domestic chores, leisure time activities and community orientation. Children from neighborhood areas attend the school as day students.

    Physiotherapy Center

    In order to deal with, and enhance the physical health of our school children, our institute possesses a physiotherapy unit with highly sophisticated units. Under the guidance of a  qualified full time physiotherapist, we strive to enhance the capability of our children towards functional independence. Not only the residents, but also the children diagnosed with cerebral palsy, multiple handicap and other physical ailments, coming from regions in and around Navsari, are trained here. The treatment that we provide is mainly based on Neuro Developmental Therapy, which is currently followed in most institutions operating on cerebral palsy children. Through our Sensory Integration Room, special facilities are also made available in order to improve the sensory integration for young children. These services are intended to provide preventive, curative and remedial services for children aged between 0 to 16 years with delay in milestones & development. A team of professionals (consisting of a special educator and a pediatrician) carry out this intensive program. Our early intervention program provides individualized care to each child, thus helping them to achieve their full potential in the shortest time possible.

    Core Activities at the Balaji School for the Mentally Challenged

    • Education / training to the Mentally challenged
    • Training in Daily Living Skills
    • Recreational activities
    • Pre Vocational Training
    • Medical checkup and follow up care

    Audio - Visual Digital Classroom

    Technology has completely transformed the way information is made available, transmitted and perceived. With access to an almost infinite pool of digital resources, learning is no longer limited to classrooms. Education is no longer constrained to any building with professors and labs. The advent of new technological tools has made it possible for distantly located students to collaborate with their instructors and peers for learning new skills and acquiring knowledge. With the help of state-of-the-art technology, our ‘Digital Interactive Classroom’ is packaged with a robust infrastructure that helps schools and students to become globally competent, bringing tomorrow’s education to us today. Digital Interactive Classroom covers the complete curriculum of the State Board of Secondary Education (SBSE), which gets seamlessly integrated with the school syllabus.

    Hostel for the Mentally Challenged Boys & Girls

    2004 A.D – Inauguration of Hostel for Slow Learner Children :
    “Manav Kalyan Trust” was fortunate to have Spiritual Luminary Revered Saint Shri Ramdasji Maharaj of Sant Ram Mandir, Nadiad, to inaugurate the Bagmalbhai Laxmichand Parikh Boys & Girls Hostel in the year 1997. He showered his blessings to the children of “Mamta Mandir”.

    On this event our Deaf children performed an excellent cultural program. Hon. Minister for Social rights and justice for state of Gujarat Hon. Shri Fakirbhai Vaghela graced this occasion with his presence and blessings. Also the family members of Bagmalbhai Laxmichand family dignified the occasion with their presence. This ceremony was made successful by donors and huge gathering of well wishers of “Mamta Mandir”.