Gujarat's 100% Visually Impaired Coder, Vraj Tank, Proves Success is Possible Despite College Rejections
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Visually Impaired Gujarat Coder Vraj Tank Achieves National Success, Inspires Millions
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News18•26-02-2026, 16:14
Visually Impaired Gujarat Coder Vraj Tank Achieves National Success, Inspires Millions
•Vraj Tank, 19, from Junagadh, Gujarat, 100% visually impaired since birth, won first place in the Senior Advanced Python category at Saksham First Coders competition in Delhi.
•Rejected by colleges due to his visual condition, Vraj pursued his passion for coding, starting with HTML in Class 9 using a mobile device.
•Currently a fourth-semester BCA student at Noble University, Junagadh, Vraj's interest in technology was sparked by watching his sister build a mobile app.
•He dreams of becoming a successful software engineer and pursuing a master’s degree, emphasizing that effort and right guidance lead to success.
•Supported by Gujarat government schemes, Vraj used Braille and technology tools, becoming a role model whose inspiring journey is widely shared.