Proud Moment for our Deaf Tribe
Dr. Sibaji Panda invited to At Home Reception by Her Excellency The President of India
This aerial video shows our campus from the sky. We are proud to have a sustainable campus full of grenery, fruit orchard, vegetable farms and the Mahanadi river by our side. With this nature we are able to integrate Ecology with Education and our children are able to learn sustainability and survival with the nature.
Sambhavi Puraskar – Jury Commendation Certification 2025
Dr. Sibaji Panda was honoured with the prestigious Sambhavi Puraskar, Jury Commendation Certification 2025 by Shri Jayant Singh, Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, in the gracious presence of Padmashree A.K. Panda, Prof. Ulrike Panda, and Ms. Shaifalika Panda.
The award recognises Dr. Panda’s years of dedication and service through Happy Hands School for the Deaf, Odisha, and his unwavering commitment to fostering hope, inclusion, and excellence in deaf education across the nation.
BEST ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE YEAR 2024
National Association of the Deaf, New Delhi
Awarded our school with the prestigious Achievement of the Year 2024 Award. Our Director personally received the award from the President of the National Association of the Deaf and many other dignitaries in a hall-packed crowd. We continue to thank everyone who recognises our work and helps us spread the quality education movement across India.
DLF BEST DEAF SCHOOL IN INDIA AWARD 2023
Dr. Sibaji Panda
Director, Happy Hands School for the Deaf, Odisha
In recognition of its excellence in providing shelter and education for deaf children, Happy Hands School for the Deaf was honoured as the Best School for the Deaf in India at the India Deaf Expo 2023. This achievement is a true reflection of the teamwork and dedication of our teachers and students. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors and supporters for their continuous faith and encouragement.
Dr. Sibaji Panda: Inspiring Story of Deaf Role Model
This is the first in a series of interviews featuring Deaf role models, so stay tuned for more uplifting stories in the future!
Inclusive, Bilingual Education That Transforms Lives
Happy Hands School for the Deaf provides inclusive, high-quality education that empowers deaf children to reach their full potential. Our student-centric, activity-based approach makes learning both enjoyable and effective.
As a sign-language first school, students have full access to the curriculum. We use innovative activities, games, and practicum methods to build strong academic and life skills.
Beyond academics, our holistic program nurtures health, confidence, and character. Many students have earned distinctions in sports at state and national levels.
With a safe, supportive, and visually accessible environment, Happy Hands enables deaf children to learn, thrive, and lead fulfilling lives.
Scientifically Appropriate Teaching Methods
Our team's extensive research and experience in Deaf education has led us to pioneer new approaches and methodologies. We prioritize peer-to-peer education, Deaf Multi-literacies, bilingual and bicultural education, and individualistic/student-centric learning. By incorporating Information Technology and a Learning Management System (LMS), we provide interactive learning opportunities for deaf students. Our focus is on optimizing the learning process for deaf children, rather than solely focusing on teaching methods.
Activity Based Learning
Because deaf children rely on visual learning does not mean everything only delivered one sided to them to learn. We use activity based approach to make learning enjoyable. For every subjects and topics we have innovative activities/games/practicum/ tricks to enable children to attain the learning outcomes. Our children are among the best to get an opportunity to learn how to LEARN.
Healthy Food
Being a residential school food safety, food Hygine, healthy food practice is one of the priority for us. We are housed in an eco village called Shikha Eco Village where Organic food is grown and we consume most of it. We minimise chemical based market foods. Our children learn from gardening, vegetable farming and the food is supplied to the mess. We have been able to have zero food based illness and always tries better practice influenced by Eco Living, Eco habits.
Pure Water
Our water comes from river Mahanadi, rain harvested and deep bore well. Depending on the weather and season we consume pure water. Water is life for us and we have managed water harvesting, conservation as well. Our water is filtered through solar filter and we love drinking the clean purified water full of energy.
Love & Care with access
Happy Hands is a place where we have a family away from home. The love and care we get here help us mentally and psychologically stay strong. We have easy access to everyone anytime. Everybody use sign language here and there is no barrier of communication. We love being here and the school love us to be part of it.
Sustainable Living
Well, we have no electricity, round the clock hot water or an air conditioner. However, we have clean and green solar electricity. We use it economically to meet our daily needs. Our water is pushed to tanks through solar energy, our washing machine runs on solar, many of our fans too runs on solar during day time. Our needs are met well even during summer season and we get hot solar water in winter. Can’t ask for more when we have these sustainable life style for us. Life here is beautiful with unique experience.
