Bhubaneswar, August 26, 2025: V-Guard Industries Ltd., in collaboration with
Odisha Rising Foundation (ORF), hosted the Navadarshan Reflection Ceremony 2025
in Bhubaneswar. The event, organised as part of V-Guard’s CSR initiative
Navadarshan, brought together children, parents, educators, policymakers,
corporate representatives, and civil society partners to celebrate progress in
inclusive development.
Launched five years ago, Navadarshan focuses on improving the quality of
education in special schools by providing teacher training and infrastructure
support, along with therapeutic assistance to enhance social and motor skills,
and vocational training for intellectually challenged children. Through
partnerships with NGOs, the initiative has reached more than 4,000
intellectually challenged children from 40 special schools across Odisha,
Kerala, Telangana, and Karnataka. As of March 2025, V-Guard Industries Ltd. has
invested over ₹3.6431 crores in the initiative. In Odisha alone, the programme
has benefitted 1,000 children across 10 schools in five districts—Khordha,
Puri, Cuttack, Nayagarh, and Koraput.
The ceremony was inaugurated with the lighting of the lamp by children and
dignitaries, followed by a welcome song and the National Anthem performed in
Indian Sign Language. A special audio-visual presentation was screened, and the
Champions of Inclusion were felicitated during the inaugural session
Delivering the keynote address on “The Role of Persons with Disabilities in
Viksit Odisha 2036,” Shruti Mohapatra, Secretary of Swabhiman, underlined the
importance of empowering persons with disabilities as active contributors to
the State’s growth. Akhaya Sagar, Chairman and Co-Founder of ORF, delivered the
welcome address.
Special addresses were delivered by Bratati Harichandan, IAS (Retd.), State
Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities; Nityananda Gond, Hon’ble Minister
for School & Mass Education; ST & SC Development; Minorities &
Backward Classes Welfare; and Saneesh K., Chief CSR Officer, V-Guard Industries
Ltd.
Honourable Minister, Nityananda Gond, highlighted that with proper guidance,
encouragement, and skill development, Divyang individuals can excel in any
sector and lead lives of dignity and respect in society. “They are not
disabled, they are differently-abled,” he said, underscoring the need to shift
societal perceptions.
He concluded by urging both civil society organizations, corporate and
government bodies to work together in nurturing the skills and capabilities of
Divyang individuals. By doing so, they can play a significant role in building
a progressive Viksit Odisha and Viksit Bharat.
A segment titled “Children Take the Stage: My Voice Matters” showcased the
voices and talents of children with intellectual disabilities. This was
followed by a panel discussion, “Voices from the Ground,” where parents,
educators, children, and government officials shared their experiences and
challenges. The panel included Suchit Ranjan Singh, Senior Consultant,
SVNIRTAR; Dilip Kumar Hial, District Social Security Officer, Khordha; and
Sannyashai Behera, OAS, Deputy Secretary, Government of Odisha. Mr. Saneesh K.,
Chief CSR Officer, V-Guard Industries Ltd., also participated in the
discussion. The session was moderated by Dr. Binaya Bhusan Mohapatra,
Secretary, Chetna Special School, Bhubaneswar.
Saneesh K., Chief CSR Officer, V-Guard Industries Ltd.; Dr. Shruti Mohapatra,
Secretary, Swabhiman; Akhaya Sagar, Chairman & Co-Founder, Odisha Rising
Foundation; Bratati Harichandan, IAS (Retd.), State Commissioner for Persons
with Disabilities; and Nityananda Gond, Hon’ble Minister for School & Mass
Education; ST & SC Development; Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare
(From left) during the Navadarshan
Reflection Ceremony 2025 held in Bhubaneswar.
About V-Guard Industries Ltd
The origin of V-Guard dates back to
1977, when Mr. Kochouseph Chittilappilly, with a burning passion to make a
difference, set out to build a robust brand in the Indian electrical and
electronic goods market. Within a short span of time, V-Guard grew rapidly to
become a name synonymous with voltage stabilizers across South India. The
company soon expanded its range of products to include Digital UPS, Inverter
and Inverter Batteries, Electric Water Heaters, Solar Water Heaters, Domestic
Pumps, Agricultural Pumps, Industrial Motors, Domestic Switch Gears,
Distribution Boards, Wiring Cables, Industrial Cables, Induction Cooktops,
Mixer Grinders, Fans, Gas Stoves, Rice Cookers, Modular Switches & Air
Coolers.
As a nationally responsible business
concern with dedication to the country’s spirit, V-Guard has been playing our
part towards the financial development of India in our own humble ways. The
most important activity in this line has been the introduction of the Build
India & Relief programme. This is an integrated approach that aims to work
with communities to facilitate access to basic services – a decisive step that
would ensure their well-being and support them in the fulfilment of their
economic, social, civil and political rights.
