Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Visually-challenged student wins Shining Star award
Bindushree, a student who cannot see, went to a special school for blind students.
She worked very hard and got a very high score on her big school exams.
The government gave her a special award called the Shining Star Award.
She got a lot of money and a medal.
She said that she is not disabled but differently-abled and encouraged other students to believe in themselves.
She thanked her teachers and the person who helped her write her exams.
Her school is very proud of her and she is now studying in college.
Bindushree, a visually-challenged student, scored 456 out of 500 in SSC exams.
She received the Shining Star Award from the State Government.
The award included a cash prize of Rs 20,000 and a medal.
Bindushree credited her success to her teachers and the support staff.
She is currently pursuing her Intermediate First Year at Andhra Loyola College.
- Who
- Bindushree, a visually-challenged student from Vijay Mary Integrated School for the Blind
- What
- Received the Shining Star Award for outstanding performance in SSC public examination
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- For scoring 456 out of 500 marks in SSC examination, demonstrating exceptional academic performance despite challenges
Empowerment through Education
Challenges of Disability
Perseverance and Support
Empowerment through Education
Bindushree's success highlights the importance of perseverance and support from teachers and family in overcoming physical challenges.
Challenges of Disability
The lack of Braille textbooks and other resources poses significant challenges for visually-challenged students.
- Student Name
- Bindushree
- School
- Vijay Mary Integrated School for the Blind
- Award
- Shining Star Award
- Marks Scored
- 456 out of 500
- Cash Prize
- Rs 20,000
- Current Pursuit
- Intermediate First Year at Andhra Loyola College