Dr Shakuntala Mishra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU) is expanding its reach by establishing regional study centres in Varanasi and Prayagraj, aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for differently-abled students in eastern Uttar Pradesh. The Varanasi centre, set to open in the 2026-27 academic session, will be located at the Amravati Purushottam Government Multi-Disability Rehabilitation Institute. This initiative, approved by the Academic Council, will initially offer undergraduate courses such as the Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA) and a four-year BA NEP programme, focusing on skill development and employment for Divyang students. Vice-Chancellor Acharya Sanjay Singh emphasized that this move aligns with DSMNRU’s mission to promote inclusive education and create employment pathways. The university plans to replicate this model in Prayagraj, emphasizing local partnerships for internships and assistive technology labs. Additionally, a separate budget is being prepared for infrastructure improvements and faculty recruitment, with regional directors to oversee the centres.