BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Founded in 2013 by Ms Janhavi Lakshminarayanan and Ms Brinda Seshnath, Vimarsha offers a wide range of holistic education and training.
Janhavi Lakshminarayanan
MA Psychology, BE Instrumentation Technology
Worked in the IT sector for eight years in the USA. Returned to India in 2005 and started MyMitra Children’s Library. Conducted several workshops for parents and children since 2001 (in the US and India). Founded Vimarsha in 2013 to bridge the gap in addressing the needs of adults with different educational needs and promote inclusion. Also to provide adults with the opportunity to study and learn further and empower themselves.
Brinda Seshnath
B. Sc. Chemistry, Diploma in S.L.D, Diploma in Autism
Has over thirty years of teaching experience, teaching nursery children as well as children with special needs. Worked as a supervisor for three years in Mumbai at Pharmed Lyophilisation. Worked as a Nursery teacher for 11 years at Adarsha Bala Vihar. Began special education career at Brindavan Education Trust as a special educator for 11 years and co-ordinator for 2 years. Co-founded Vimarsha in 2013 to reach out to many children with special education needs.
Mission statement
We at Vimarsha believe that every individual (child or adult) has in them the ability to live a peaceful and independent life.
And so, this special school runs with no intention of making any profit but rather runs with an aim to create a society that is inclusive and equips every child with learning and intellectual disabilities to lead the life that they want to lead.
“I believe that learning never stops and age should be no barrier to achieve any academic or skill development. Vimarsha was born with that vision. Every student, regardless of age, is encouraged to pursue their interest at our centre. We strive to cater to every child’s individual needs while they remain a part of the bigger circle.” – Janhavi Lakshminarayanan
“The main motivation to start Vimarsha was to reach out to more children with special needs. Especially the age group of children who are not able to pursue their degree on both academic and vocational skill levels. ” – Brinda Seshnath