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AAVISHKAR SOCIETY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF MENTALLY The society is also the recipient of the National Award for empowerment of
persons with disabilities for the year 2007 and was felicitated by the then President
HANDICAPPED, MAHARASTRA
of India Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil.
Aavishkar Society for
Development of Mentally ASHA THE HOPE, CHATTISGARH
Handicapped started in 1986 in ASHA The Hope – O P Jindal Rehabilitation &
Ratnagiri, Maharashtra is the Vocational center, was established in August
first society of such kind in the 2009 with an objective to give special
Konkan region. The society education and therapeutic services to the
undertakes various activities special children living in the periphery villages.
helping these differently abled Since then nearly 5800 children have been
children to lead a normal life. provided with various rehabilitation services
such as physiotherapy for mobility
1. Sou. Savita Kamat Vidyamandir: A school for these children we now have about
improvement, special education to mentally
96 students in the School. A well trained and dedicated teaching staff of special
retarded children for cognitive, social and psychological development with
teachers, craft teachers & support staff educate the children in different skills to
appropriate life skills, special education for speech and hearing impaired children
make them as much self-sufficient as possible.
and creating opportunities for skill training to make them self-reliant. Besides
2. Varsha Choksi Child Guidance Clinic: Here, twice a week, experts like a provisioning regular services for special children in ASHA the Hope centre, around
Psychiatrist, a Clinical Psychologist, a Pediatrician, a Social Worker & a Special 452 PWDs living in the periphery villages are also covered through CBR (community
Educator work in a team to evaluate & manage the problem child. based rehabilitation services) and leprosy rehabilitation project since 2015. The
center operates in three locations of Raigarh in Chhattisgarh, Angul in Odisha and
3. Shamrao Bhide Workshop for Mentally Handicapped: Herein vocational
Patratu in Jharkhand.
training to these children who are above 18 years in age is provided.
Operating on rights based model, this CSR initiative at JSPL Foundation adopts Full
4. Production Centre: The students who are trained in the workshop are later given Life Cycle Approach (FLCA), Holistic Development Approach (HDA) and Access to
opportunity to work in the production centre. 40% of the income generated from Empowering Environment approaches (A2E). FLCA covers programs of prevention,
the sale of products is given to the children. identification, early intervention, education, vocational training, livelihood and
Apart from this the other activities that the society is involved into are: independent living services which are age specific, while holistic development
approach includes all therapeutic interventions such as physiotherapy,
5. Aspiration-Day Care Centre occupational therapy, speech therapy, audio logical services, psychological therapy
6. Pratap Kanvinde Early Intervention Unit and family support. Enabling and empowering environment is created by
7. Rehabilitation & Placement sensitizing the community to ensure barrier free environment that facilitates
8. Training of Primary Teachers inclusion in group activities free from all forms of discrimination. Sports, music and
9. Care-Giver's Training Course dance are activities that form part of the daily routine at the centre. Not one
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Over the years, ASHA The Hope centre has evolved into a centre of excellence in Now, The Blind People's Association is one of the largest organization in the country
terms of service provision, innovation in disability management practices and working for comprehensive development of people with disabilities, located in
dissemination of information to the PWDs. JSP Foundation, through this initiative Ahmedabad, Gujarat with 15 centres spread out in the state.
has demonstrated that small affirmative actions like this can make significant All persons from all kinds of disabilities will get access to individual need based
change in the lives of PWDs. This initiative has been highly appreciated by all the services as matter of right, will have good quality of life and will be an indivisible
stakeholders including Dist. Administration, District Child welfare committees, element of their communities and the nation.
citizen groups, NGOs.
Its mission is to provide appropriate education, intervention, training and advocacy
BLIND PEOPLES ASSOCIATION, GUJARAT which will lead to awareness, empowerment and employment.

The organization was founded by a blind activist, CHETHANA-“ HOPE OF GROWTH”, KARNATAKA
late Jagdish Bhai Patel. It transformed from
working for and with persons who have visual Chethana - “ Hope of Growth” a place for special
impairment to all categories of disabilities, children which has been started in the year 2004
visual impairment, deaf-blind, hearing by Bharathi Seva Mandali Trust with the
impairment, orthopaedic impairment as well as objectives being to educate and rehabilitate
mental retardation, schizophrenia, autism etc. special children through the appropriate training
The BPA is well known for developing innovative and guidence to achive the goal of enabling
and need based all age groups of persons with those children to lead an independent and
disabilities, their parents and other stake peaceful life in the society in a best possible
holders. BPA activities range from prevention of manner. With the support of valued donars our
blindness, education, professional and school is now educating 90 physically and
vocational training, production and distribution mentally challenged children by providing free
of mobility, educational and rehabilitation and education, food , transportation, uniform etc.
assistive devices, community based Along with that children are also being given
rehabilitation and other developmental processes. It also mobilizes resources, necessary training in Yoga , Physiotherapy,
develops appropriate manpower, provides advisory services and indulges in Speech therapy, Music, Dance, Yakshagana,
advocacy. Physical education, Computer class, Tailoring class, Vocational training and training
in personal hygiene along with literacy education.
The six decade old Blind Peoples Association is highly active, multi campus,
functional and progressive organization. School Achievements: In the 2010, Our school was rewarded Best School State
Award from Department for the Empowerment of Differently abled and Senior
It has initiated and developed a variety of services on promotion of education, citizen, Government of Karnataka. We are happy to inform that some students are
community based rehabilitation and provision of support services to the persons completing SSLC Examination in our school every year.
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GANJAM DISTRICT ORTHOPAEDICALLY HANDICAPPED society through undertaking participatory action research devt. Programme and
build a balanced and equitable society free from social exploitation.
WELFARE ASSOCIATION (G.D.O.H.W.A)
AREA OF OPERATION
INTRODUCTION:
WHOLE OF GANJAM & GAJAPATI DISTRICT
GDOHWA was formed in the year 1986 on 18th May 1989. GDOHWA is an action ACTIVITIES
oriented, non-profit making non-political organisation working for socio-economic Education:
development of the physically challenged mentally retarded people for their Education is one of the important aspect of our
rehabilitation and sustainable management strategy planning, having registered Association. In this area we are having 2 fold
under the Societies Registration Act.1860, in the year 1989-90. In the beginning the activities like Home Based and Community
organization's priority area was Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) integrated Based. The Disabled Children who are going to so
development, simultaneously the organization extended their area of activities in called normal schools we are helping them in
all weaker sections of the society. But this flow of development is yet to touch our arranging scholarship, stipend, transport
much-needed social field satisfactorily. allowance and other study materials. In Home Based education we are running two
LEGAL STATUS: special residential schools namely Samarth School for Mentally Retardation and
Samarth School for Cerebral Palsy in which 61 MR & 54 CP children are staying and
Registered under:
1. Societies Registration Act. 1860, Regd. No.-GJM – 12 06-19 / 89-90 reading. These two schools are permitted and recognized by SSEPD Dept. Govt. of
2. Registered under R. P.W.D Act 2016 Odisha. In these schools we are providing qualitative education through our
3. Registered under National Trust Act 1999 trained and professional teachers, giving them several types of Vocational Training,
4. Registered under F.C.R.A Act 1976
5. Registered by Income Tax Department under 12 AA & 80G providing Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy for which we are having
6. Registered under Animal Board of India qualified therapists including sufficient required machineries. We are involving
7. Affiliated by NYKS, Berhampur. them in sports activities and cultural activities. We are also taking them for outer
VISION OF THE ORGANISATION: visit like picnic, study tour and for other purposes. In a single line we can say in one
place we are taking complete care and protection of each disabled child and
The vision of the organisation is to establish an equal, self-sustained and developed
providing education, Vocational Training, Job Opportunity, Physiotherapy,
economy by empowering the oppressed and depressed people especially the
Occupational Therapy, Sports,, Music and other cultural activities including outer
women and children giving priority to physically / mentally challenge through
visit to enhance their peripheral knowledge.
prudential planning & practical implementation. The association has a great vision
to impart education for all severely affected physically challenged children & also Vocational Training:
to provide employment to all the needy PWDs upto the year 2022. We are providing several vocational training
MISSION OF THE ORGANISATION: courses for the Persons with Disabilities. Among
them some of the major trades are computer,
GDOHWA, as an association for addressing the rights of the PWDs was established
tailoring, wool knitting, Embroidery, Phenyl
with a mission to empower the socio-economically & politically weaker and
making, candle making, Agarbati making,
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jewelry making, greeting cards, bamboo works and many more trades as per the understood or misunderstood while the other disabilities are identified at a glance.
need of the PWDs. The population with mental retardation is more than 6% of the world population.
Health: The task to bring up such kids is very difficult but can be made easier if
responsibilities of the parents are shared by others. They can be substantially
We are running a modernized Physiotherapy improved by early identification, evaluation and training. It requires a lot of
centre equipped with all types of updated patience, dedication and special technique used by the trained staff. Voluntary and
machineries. In every 6 months we are social organizations can play a pivotal role in alleviating the suffering of distressed
conducting Mega Health Checkup Camps. society. Mankind is above all the religions.
Lobby and Advocacy: There was no such place/school in Hoshiarpur for training of mentally challenged
We are discussing with several officers, political children. Keeping this in view a few philanthropists of Hoshiarpur formed a body
leaders, PRI Members about the problems of the under the name of 'Asha Deep Welfare Society' under the President ship of Sh. Teg
PWDs and also giving suggestions to the above Pal Singh.
personnel what to do for the solution of their The Society is registered under Society Act XXI 1860 vide no 648 dated 01-07-
problems. 1995/1996. It is also registered under section 53 0f PD Act 1995 vide Directorate of
Employment: Social Security, Govt. of Punjab No. 19-03-1999 and with National Trust, Govt. of
India vide no 1910/HR/2002 dated 11-04-2002.
We are trying our level best for the employment
of the PWDs in several Government and Non-Government setups. We are fighting Thus a special school was opened by the Society under the name of 'Asha Kiran
for the 4% reservation in all types of recruitments. We are also trying to arrange Special School' for education, training & rehabilitation of mentally retarded
loans from different sources for establishment of their own setups. children on 1st May, 1995 with aims and objects as under:
1. To Educate and train the mentally challenged children to self reliance.
J.S.S. ASHA KIRAN SPECIAL SCHOOL,
2. To help every mentally challenged child to grow into a self reliant person by
JAHAN KHELAN, HOSHIARPUR providing diagnostic facilities through camps and home visits.
Having a baby is the happiest moment in married
3. To train them in vocations and crafts for rehabilitation and employment.
life provided the child is normal. The parents of
mentally & physically impaired kids are 4. To educate parents and the community through regular counseling and involving
always under pervasive stress, depression, them in various rehabilitation activities.
sadness & agony. They need sympathy, co- It was started in one room with one chair and two benches provided by Smt. Tripta
operation, guidance and institutional & Devi Sud and Dr. Shiv Charan Dass Sud Trust, opposite D.A.V. Sr. Sec. School,
human assistance for rehabilitation of their Hoshiarpur with two staff members. There were four children to start with. The
wards. number increased within a short span of time. Need for some large place was felt.
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offered rent free accommodation at Thakur Dass Sood Sarai, Una Road, Patasani, Shri Sirish Ch. Das of SCERT, Odisha. It took shape through foundation of
Hoshiarpur. The school was shifted to that building in the year 1997 but with the school on 1st of April 1992, known as Utkal Diwas i.e., the foundation day of our
increase in the number of children the building was again, found insufficient to state Odisha and adopts resolution of the way forward in formalizing the institution
accommodate children and staff. The management was in search of a piece of land as a registered NGO, which is finally materialized on 11.10. 1993.
to build its own school building. Then with the kind co-operation of Late Col. A.S. Since then, the organisation, Utkal Handicapped Welfare Organisation is marching
Gill and Sarpanch Sh. Jugal Kishore of Gram Panchayat Jahan Khelan we got one ahead for the cause of disability rehabilitation and has undertaken programs like
acre of land free of cost for construction of the school building in the year 2002 and special education to PwDS, CSR activities, full time teacher's training in disability
the construction started. areas of visual impairment, hearing impairment etc.
Sh. Paramjit Singh Sachdeva contributed a considerable amount for the
construction of school building in the memory of his late father and as such the PARENTS ASSOCIATION OF MENTALLY
name of the school was changed to “Jagjit Singh Sachdeva Asha Kiran Special HANDICAPPED OF JAMSHEDPUR
School, Jahan Khelan, Hoshiarpur” in December 2008. Introduction : PAMHD is an NGO founded in
2004 by the parents of mentally disabled
LOUIS BRAILLE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND, ODISHA
children Jamshepur and its adjoining areas. It is
Back in 1992, when a 25 year old youth Prafulla engaged in the welfare activities of dibyangs and
Kumar Panda completed his academic learning their families. Its special focus is on National
from Training centre for the Teachers of the Trust's disabilities, Autism, Cerebral Palsy,
visually impaired and realised that the true Mental Retardation and Multiple disabilities.
rehabilitation of PwDs has not been made in a With the continued co-operation from central
meaningful manner and it needs cohesive and state govt., general public and corporate houses PAMH is extending its services
efforts. With this determination, he unified to cover more mentally dibyangs and their families.
eminent think tanks and found the consensus
Mission: Is target is to seek answers to the questions-"What will happen to our
that only appropriate education from the childhood itself can bring upliftment in
wards when we are no more!"
the life way through convergence mechanism and empower the PwDs in true sense
at par with the common man. Activities: PAMHJ organizes seminars, workshops and awareness campaign. The
parents are trained to take care of their dibyang children and prepare them for
Contemplating the future, he decided to set up
independent living. At present our dibyang
special schools for PwDs. With an initial strength
children are making candles and their sales
of 3 visually impaired children, he started
proceeds is being used to make them financially
educating them in thatched premises in
independent to some extent.
Bhubaneswar. It grew up with the help of the
member of legislative assembly and minister of Awards: In the Year, 2005-06 East Singhbhum
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efforts put in by PAMHJ for helping & attain Maximum no. of legal guardianship in individual should be given the opportunity to utilize their potential in order to live
India. with dignity and self respect, regardless of mental or physical limitations. Today
2006-07: Best NGO Award from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. over 100 children receive full care at the live-in facility, while another 300 children
are seen on daily basis for rehabilitation and educational programs. In Pathway, all
2007-2008: Best Parents Association from National Trust (M.S.J&E, Govt of India)
children are served for free, without any charges. Prior to being admitted to the
Parivaar awarded the National Award in the year 2012. centre's Day or Residential program, each child is thoroughly screened and
Felicitated by Bihar's prominent Ngo's in the field of dibyang services for relentless evaluated to assess their level of mental, neurological and physical development.
work in the field of mental dibyangta at Patna in 2018. These methods of testing and observation assist in designing a special education
Felicitailed by Ummeed Helpline Foundation at Jaipur, Rajasthan for unique work in and vocational program for each child. Pathway's goal is to offer medical care,
the field of mental dibyangta in 2018. special education and vocational training to as many mentally and physically
challenged children and adults as possible. During the last 40 years Pathway has
Felicitated by the Commissioner Disability, Jharkhand Govt 2017 for its
served more than 40000 children and adults with various problems and disabilities.
contribution to the welfare of mutual dibyangs.
Services that pathway offers for children, special education, speech therapy and
DR DATHU RAO MEMORIAL CHARITABLE TRUST, CHENNAI audiology, physiotherapy , occupational therapy, medical care, neurological and
pediatrics services, psychiatric out-patient services, dental care and treatment,
We would like to introduce ourselves as a residential care unit, day care programme, pre-vocational and vocational
charitable organization which has been serving rehabilitation, yoga, literacy program for children, recreational therapy,
the most disadvantaged children below the employment of the disabled
poverty line for the last 40 years. Our services
Pathway has been commended by the state government as well as the union
include serving the mentally challenged as well
government for its services to the disabled over these years. It has received
as semi orphans and destitutes. Our services
considerable awards.
have been free and of the highest quality.
PAMELA MARTINEZ/PATHWAY Agro farm for children named after its donor is
Down below I have given a brief of our work and the centres that we have been
located in a large 60 acre agro farm in Agili, Madhuranthakam Taluk,
working with full zeal and commitment. Kancheepuram District. This agro farm houses a large orphanage to house more
ABOUT PATHWAY than 200 children, a well organized and well run English medium Matriculation
Residential school, recognized by the Directorate of Matriculation Schools, Govt. of
Dr. Dathu Rao Memorial Charitable Trust, Pathway
Tamil Nadu. The children are offered high class
Centre for Rehabilitation and Education of the
facilities such as swimming, yoga, music, good
Intellectual disabled, Chennai, India, is a
recreational facilities, quality education, total
voluntary, charitable, non-profit organization
medical care. A HOSPITAL ON WHEELS is also run
established in the year 1975. Its purpose is to
from this facility serving a large number of poor
provide comprehensive care and educational
villagers around the Agro farm. This Agro facility
opportunities for mentally challenged children.
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medium of therapy and it can offer a rare Extra-curricular activities were also undertaken
opportunity to children to grow their own food for all the children and regular health check-up
and learn to use modern cultivating techniques. camps are organized with the help of Almuni
This facility is planned to assist the disabled and Association, Shailbala Women's college and
disadvantaged children of India and is expected organizing special education services like speech
to offer inclusive education. The organization therapy, Auditory training, dance drama
has great plans to help hundreds of needy training, drawing, art, painting, craft activities,
children in all ways. yoga therapy, music therapy, sports therapy and
SABIN CENTRE FOR EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION OF THE DISABLED was other activities.
dedicated in November 2009 and has been serving children, adolescents and "We are very thankful to SHANTIDHAM FOUNDATION for giving us an opportunity
adults with mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism and related dysfunctions. to participate our children in that event. I hope that the "JHOOM" programme will
This centre has the services of professional and other staff. As a part of Sabin Centre
change mindset of people of Odisha for think about such type of children and their
for Disabled the organization has initiated outreach programme to serve disabled
hidden talents", said Mrs. Kumkum Bose, Secretary of Rama Devi Sishu Bihar.
in a couple of locations in nearby villages. The rehabilitation team comprising of the
following- Special Educator, Doctor, Dentist, Nurses, Physiotherapist, and Social SAHAYA, ODISHA
Worker.
Introduction : The Red Cross of XV of 192, Aims
RAMA DEVI SISHU BIHAR, ODISHA and objects 3 (xiiii) clearly states that Red Cross
Should also work of ''Welfare of disabled, aged,
On Budha Purnima, 19th March 1962, Maa Rama
destitute, orphans.'' Red Cross is not only
Devi, the illustrious Gandhian, established a
sensitive to the needs of the ''Loud
school inaugurated by Sarvodaya Leader Sj.
Emergencies'' like disasters but is also sensitive
Ishwarlal Byas for the benefit of the poorest of
to the "Silent Emergencies'' which occur in the
the poor children renamed after wards as
lives of the disabled, disadvantaged and other
"RAMA DEVI SISHU BIHAR". The health
vulnerable groups with this objective in mind Sahaya was born on 1st October,
Department of Govt. of Odisha also ordered to
1991 in an asbestos shed inside Blood Bank Campus, Mangalabag, Cuttack. Sahaya
use the school building and compound vide their
is an unit of Orissa State Branch of Indian Red Cross Society. Orissa State Branch has
resolution way back.
constituted a Managing Committee to look into day - to - day administration of
08.04.1969. The institute continued its academic activities covering the special Sahaya.
school for mentally challenged and hearing impaired children. A special school for
Objectives: To establish differently abled children in the fabric of the society as
Mentally challenged children was established in Rama Devi Sishu Bihar on 1st April
dignified and self - reliant human beings.
1988 on UTKAL DIVAS by Panchayat Raj Department, now SSEPD Department,
Govt. of Odisha. This institute established a special school for Hearing Impaired Activities undertaken by 'Sahaya' To establish differently abled children in the
since 1978-79. society as dignified and self - reliant human beings.

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* Diagnostic Clinic (including identification opportunities to hundreds of persons with
camps in the slum areas of Cuttack). disabilities and women in distress through its
* Special school for Mentally Retarded Aided by Social Enterprises. Cricket Association for the
the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Blind in India (CABI), the cricketing arm of
New Delhi. Samarthanam, fosters the game of blind cricket
and the visually impaired players across India.
* Vocational Training Centre & Therapy Centre
(funded 'Rehabilitation of Physically and Vision: An inclusive society free from
Mentally Challenged, Socially Disadvantaged Persons' Govt. of Odisha, BBSR) discrimination where persons with disabilities become contributing members,
living with dignity and respect.
* Legal Services for the Mentally Challenged Supported by the Odisha State Legal
Service Authority. Mission: To empower visually impaired, disabled and underprivileged people
through developmental initiatives focusing on educational, social, economic,
* Cultural & Performing Arts Centre Conducting. cultural and technological aspects.
* Awareness Programmes and Workshops. Vision 2030: Samarthanam envisions to touch at least 10,00,000 lives by 2030,
providing comprehensive solutions to the disabled and under served communities
SAMARTHANAM TRUST FOR THE DISABLED,
ANDHRA PRADESH Some of our Initiatives are: Education, Skilling, Environment, Sports, Arts and
Culture, Rehabilitation, Health and NutritionMahantesh is the Founder Chairman
Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled is a National of Samarthanam International, Founder President of Cricket Association for the
Award winning NGO established in the year 1997 Blind in India (CABI) and President of World Blind Cricket (WBC).
by Founder Managing Trustee Mahantesh G
Kivadasannavar and his schoolmate and He says "I wish to witness People with Disabilities as not just mere dole recipients
childhood friend, Late Sugur Paramashivaiah but worthy tax payers," is one strong belief of Mahantesh which led him to be the
Nagesh. leading light for millions of people with

Samarthanam, one of the biggest NGOs in India, works for the empowerment of Disabilities.
persons with disabilities and the under served through its diverse initiatives Mahantesh, was born in a farming village, had lost his vision when he was six
focused on providing quality education, accommodation, nutritious food, months old. Despite various setbacks faced in school and college, a resolve to
vocational training and placement based rehabilitation. It facilitates opportunities thrive beyond difficulties and significantly contribute to the disabled fraternity, did
to enable persons with disabilities and the under served to keep pace with the rest not stop him from moving ahead. He completed MA &M.Phil in English literature
of the society. from University of Bangalore and taught for 5 yrs as faculty of English at university
Today, Samarthanam Trust stands to be a complete solution provider by supporting Law College. All through his academic career Mahantesh had scored distinction at
education and livelihood needs of persons with disabilities and those from every level and because of his excellent academic record, he was able to execute his
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His inspiration and interest was to ensure disabled people receive all possible Objective: We want to grow big and reach to
support to pursue education and sports equally with their non disabled peers. A every corner to help the neediest person. Our
vision to empower people with disabilities and make them completely future goal or objective is to provide a total
independent at various levels has led Mahantesh look beyond the various evolution in the lifestyle of the people of West
challenges and conceptualize Samarthanam in 1997, an organization which would Bengal.
cater to people with disabilities and the underserved. We like to spread our presence and give special
Mahantesh, a technology follower also advocates on the use of latest technology in children platform for their talent by encouraging
all the programs at Samarthanam. Apart from being a great visionary, Mahantesh is tham participate in different programs so that they can overcome the obstacles of
also known for his strategic and fundraising skills. An ardent traveler, Mahantesh their life & more ahead
has travelled alone through different parts of the world.
THE RELIEF CENTRE FOR THE WELFARE OF DIFFERENTLY
Mahantesh believes that persons with disabilities should also be considered as
agents and beneficiaries of development, and also need to value their contribution ABLED PERSONS, MANIPUR
to the general well-being, progress and diversity of society equality in spite of their The Relief Centre for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Manipur was
disabilities. established in the year 2011 and the permanent office address at Imphal West
District, Manipur by a group of young. energetic dynamic youths mostly differently
SRI SRI RADHAMADAN GOPAL JIU AND abled person of different discipline with focus of social welfare as well as
SRI MAHAPRABHU THAKUR TRUST, WEST BENGAL empowerment of the differently abled persons with a moto Unity, Sacrifice and
About Us: Service to Mankind is the first upliftment of persons with disability and registered under the Manipur Societies
promise one has to make before God'. We Act 1989 (Manipur Act No. 1 of 1990) bearing Registration Number
understand and believe in these words. As we 572/M/SR/2013 and Rega. No. 106 of 2013 under Competent Authority under
are the disciples of Radhamadan Gopal Jiu and Provision of Section 52 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunity,
Sri Mahaprabhu Thakur, we think that if we serve Protection of Right and Full Participation) Act, 1995. The jurisdiction of the
man we will serve God. With this belief we organization is whole of Manipur State and the Secretary of the Organization, as
started our NGO for the welfare of common Chief Executive and the Chief Correspondent.
people of the society. The Centre is non-profit making, non-communal Society based on aims at social,
Mission: Our trust is here with a different mission and we believe that we will economic, educational, cultural and traditional welfare and wellbeing of all
achieve it one day. We want sustainable development and welfare to the poor and persons irrespective of caste, creed, race, sex and religion to eradicate and liberate
deprived class people. from the bondage of socio-economic backwardness of the youth. The Relief Centre
for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Manipur aims to promote livelihood
Vision: In the near future we want to see our Sri Sri Radhamadan Gopal Jiu and Sri to the people with disabled by upgrading the traditional Knowledge and skill of the
Mahaprabhu Thakur Trust in a completely new level. We want it to be a trust- people and increase their income, eradicate the problem of poverty,
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The Centre had started working its development activities in the spheres of The organization is trying to ensure a high sign of
community enlistment since its inception for the benefit of PwDs for sustainable dignified lives for young and the children with
and comprehensive development with its limited resources. The Relief Centre for special need by connecting with dance that gives
the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Manipur has been organized a series of these children a chance to break out of their
Peoples Participatory Process awareness, counselling, training, distribution of aid shells & express emotions in a non-threatening
and appliances etc. and motivated the PwDs to organize themselves to undertake and non-judgmental environment dancing
development works on Self Association and induce the government departments activities for special needs children can be
and other agencies to join hand with the people for bringing up sustainable stimulating or calming and relaxing.
atmosphere of the communities.
Lastly we all can be proud of where every single rupee received as donation is spent
The Relief Centre for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Manipur strongly only for the benefit of the community we are taking care of. I request all of you to
believes on Peoples' Participatory Process, which is an instrument to bring an give all your best wishes to grow.
ultimate sustainable development. Therefore, all the responsible in identifying and
analysing problem planning, implanting, monitoring and internal evaluation of the UDAYACHAL, ASSAM
project should be done by the Centre. The only role for the Centre is facilitating for Udayachal is a special abode for people
effective execution or the process. belonging to different sections, ages and
diversified needs of the society. In udayachal, we
TULIR TANEY, WEST BENGAL strive to bring the smile that may be fading in
TUIR TANEY has successfully traversed 20 years in the process of making its dream individuals due to different economic, social,
true among the children for their bright future in physical and mental limitations.
the city of Kolkata and it surrounding. Over the At Udayachal we follow a holistic approach of
years, the organization has implemented such rehabilitation, we have in house physiotherapy
programs that brought new changes In the life of department, occupational therapy department,
children as wet as youth In different special education department, audiology and
communities. speech therapy department, psychology and
Initially it started as dance school but after a psychiatry department. Along with
decade the organization initiated to work with rehabilitation we also provide vocational
special children along with normal children, training and extra-curricular activity training.
youth & adult population in its geographical The force of motivation behind Udayachal is our
peripheries. It was in mind that without the well- CMD "Mrs. Riniki Bhuyan Sharma besides being a
being of the children with disabilities the society lawyer, a national level tennis player and the head of the largest media house of
would not be strengthen and healthy. Keeping northeast ma'am is a full time social worker and a philanthropist.
this in mind, the organization organized some
activities related to dance & drama, Painting, It is only because of mam that it's been possible for the people belonging to
arts & crafts, organizing cultural programme, economically backward section of the society like Debhangkar, SandIp, Jagdish
could under rehabilitation at a state of art rehabilitation centre "Udayachal".
observation various memorial days etc.

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