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A step towards inclusivity!
Samarthanam’s second
Barrier-free building inaugurated
Vol 13 | Issue 28 Jan to Mar 2021
SAMHITA a samarthanam publication
COVID Relief Campaign IndusInd Bank National Nagesh Trophy Cricket
and Health Kit Blind Cricket Conclave for the Blind National
Distribution 2021 Tournament 2021
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SAMARTHANAM TRUST AN OVERVIEW
Samarthanam Trust is a two-time National Award winning NGO that has carved a niche in the field of
serving, enabling and empowering the differently-abled and the underprivileged. Samarthanam works to lift
and empower every individual in socio, cultural, economic aspects so that they can contribute holistically to
the society. Born through the vision of a visually impaired GK Mahantesh and his friend, Nagesh SP,
Samarthanam envisions to touch 10,00,000 disabled lives by 2030.
The organization is affiliated to the World Blind Union and is one of those few nonprofits to be awarded
the Special United Nations Consultative Status in 2015. Samarthanam is a CRISIL rated organization with
PAN-India presence and burgeoning reach. It reaches out to beneficiaries from diverse verticals through its
15 offices and multiple divisions spread across India.
VISION REACH AND IMPACT
An inclusive society free from
discrimination where persons with
13,659
disabilities become contributing
KIDS EDUCATED
members, living with dignity and
respect.
19,719
YOUTH TRAINED
MISSION
To empower visually impaired, disabled
and underprivileged people through
2.6 lakh tonnes
developmental initiatives focusing on
DRY WASTE PROCESSED
educational, social, economic, cultural
and technological aspects.
25,000+
BLIND CRICKETERS TOUCHED
CORE VALUES
Accessibility
Inclusion 3206
Disability rights WOMEN EMPOWERED
Women empowerment
Employment
Zero hunger 7300
Reduced poverty CHILDREN RECEIVED MEALS
Equality
Technology
125
Environment protection
DISABLED ARTISTS SUPPORTED
Transformation
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FOUNDER’S NOTE
Dr Mahantesh GK
Founder Managing Trustee, Samarthanam Trust
President, Cricket Association for the Blind in India
Since the beginning of the New Year, Samarthanam has been buzzing with events, blind cricket matches,
new launches, inaugurations and meetings. Samarthanam was able to touch the highest financial records in
the last one year and I am thankful for the united efforts of supporters, sponsors, donors, Government and
Samarthanam team. With your support we look forward to continuing to deliver our services to the society.
This quarter, a few of our ventures and projects have come to a completion and we are very proud to have
launched them alongside people who have been instrumental in making them possible.
Samarthanam Bhavan is our second Barrier-free construction, next to Samarthanam School. Strengthening
our vision of building an inclusive society, our sponsors have majorly backed us in the making of an
accessible facility for the disabled and the elderly. Thank you Morgan Stanley, and other corporate
supporters for helping us in presenting a specialized facility for our beneficiaries. Cricket for the Blind is one
of our primary interventions, and this quarter, the Nagesh Trophy and the National Blind Cricket Conclave,
both supported by IndusInd Bank, were the two big events organized by CABI and Samarthanam. The State
teams gathered to play the National Blind Cricket Tournament and it proved to be an exciting experience for
the players and audience. Congratulations to the winners and participants for a beautiful game of cricket after
long. The National Conclave was the next big event which laid the stage for discussions, ideas, collaborations,
and future plans for blind cricket.
While various other projects were being implemented like Tab distribution for higher education students and
LRC trainees, Digitalization of public schools, regular classes at school and skilling centres, Samarthanam’s
efforts at supporting the COVID affected sectors is also actively progressing.
It has been nearly more than one year since India and the world has been hit by the COVID pandemic. It has
been a tough life with many alternations, adaptations, and changes in our everyday routine. With the active
vaccination campaigns being run by the Government, we are very positive that this will be the end of COVID.
We will still have to follow the rules of social distancing, use of sanitizers and masks, despite being vaccinated.
Samarthanam, as a responsible organization working towards societal welfare, kept its COVID Relief
Campaign active all through the year. Dry ration, PPE, Health kits, RtPCR, Masks, Sanitizers, and other med-
ical needs were given away to people who were in dire need of them. I profusely thank our supporters who
helped us in carrying out our relief programmes across the country. It would not have been possible on
our own.
I would like to thank my amazing team whose dedication and hard work is taking Samarthanam in the right
direction. Thank you.
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HAPPENINGS
at Samarthanam
SAMARTHANAM INAUGURATES A SECOND
ACCESSIBLE FACILITY, THE SAMARTHANAM
BHAVAN
Dissolving barriers and fostering accessibility,
Samarthanam Trust paved way to the making of a
Specialized Facility for people with disabilities and the
elderly, named Samarthanam Bhavan.
With the support of donors, sponsors, Government,
Samarthanam incorporated universal design standards
and re-constructed Samarthanam’s facility at JP Nagar in
Bengaluru. Samarthanam Bhavan is going to accommodate
girls with disabilities, those from underprivileged
backgrounds, employed women from rural regions, and the
elderly.
The four storied building is a one of a kind accessible
facility with features including colour contrast interiors,
hand rails, accessible toilets, anti-skid flooring, security
installations. The facility has been majorly supported by
Morgan Stanley. Samarthanam conveys its gratitude to the
sponsors for strengthening its vision of building an
inclusive society.
Commemorating the 24th anniversary of Samarthanam,
Samarthanam Bhavan was inaugurated in the presence of
Dr Mahantesh GK, Founder Managing Trustee
Samarthanam, Mr. Manoj Menon, Executive Director,
(CAO India GIC), Morgan Stanley Advantage Services Pvt
Ltd, Mr. K. N. Raghuprasad, BTS Lead, India, Allergan and
AbbVie Company, Mr. Chetan Rajdev, Entity Head and
Director, Moog Motion Controls Pvt Ltd, Mr. Hariprasad
Jayaram, Director, Data Management OCWEN Financial
Solutions Pvt Ltd, Dr V. Muniraju, Director, Dept for the
Empowerment of differently abled and Senior Citizens,
GOK, Mr. S.K. Nataraj, Former Mayor, BBMP,
Mr. N. Chandrasekhar Raju, President, Jayanagar
Constituency, BJP, Ex Corporator, BBMP, JP Nagar Ward,
and Mr. S. Shivaram, Senior Film Artist.
“he Specialized Facility will be a home for the elderly and
differently abled girls who can now participate
independently in ways that are equitable and dignified.”
- Dr Mahantesh GK, Founder Managing Trustee
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Samarthanam.
THE THIRD EDITION OF INDUSIND
BANK NAGESH TROPHY 2021
It was time to play blind cricket. Cricket Association
for the Blind in India (CABI), laid the stage for the
Annual National Cricket Tournament, the Nagesh
Trophy. 290 blind cricket players from 24 States
came together to participate in the tournament and
played 67 T20 matches with the teams lined-up in
four pools for the league matches followed by quar-
terfinals, semifinals and the finals of the champion-
ship match.
CABI and Samarthanam inaugurated the 3rd
edition of IndusInd Bank Nagesh Trophy Cricket
Tournament for the Blind at Bengaluru. The event
was graced by Hon B. Shivanna, MLA, Anekal,
Bangalore Urban, Mr. B. Siddaramu, Former
Karnataka State Cricketer and State Team
Manager, Dr Anand Lakshman, Founder CEO,
Address Health Solutions India Pvt Ltd., Mr. Vinod
Jakati from Coca-Cola and Dr. Mahantesh G. K,
Founder Managing Trustee, Samarthanam and
President of Cricket Association for the Blind in
India (CABI).
After two weeks of active and enthusiastic league
matches, quarter finals and semi-finals, Andhra
Pradesh team lifted the winning trophy, second
time in a row, beating Odisha by 80 runs, in the
Final match. Congratulations to the winning team
and the participating cricketers for playing a
marvelous series of Blind Cricket.
The third edition of Nagesh Trophy
67 T20 Matches played
290 blind cricketers participated
24 State teams part of the tournament
Andhra Pradesh won the Trophy
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INDUSIND BANK CRICKET FOR THE
BLIND CONCLAVE 2021, A HUGE
SUCCESS!
Every year, Cricket Association for the Blind in
India (CABI) and Samarthanam Trust sets the
stage for Cricket for the Blind National Conclave,
a platform to brainstorm on the important aspects
revolving around cricket for the blind, its history,
achievements and the future.
This year, IndusInd Bank supported Cricket for
the Blind National Conclave was held at
Bengaluru, with corporate guests, sponsors,
celebrities, dignitaries, blind cricketers, supporters,
CABI and Samarthanam officials. The conclave
witnessed five panel discussions which were
organized and moderated diligently by the
attending dignitaries and CABI members.
The primary aspects of discussion were the Impact
Report curated by Wellingkar Institute on Blind
Cricket, significance of Womens Blind Cricket,
Samarthanam’s role in the journey of Blind Cricket,
the mental health of cricketers, impact of corporate
support on sports, effective collaborations,
corporate involvement in disability sports and the
need to support Blind Cricket at large.
Dr Mahantesh GK, President of CABI,
Founder Trustee, Samarthanam, Mr. Adwait
Hebbar, Head Corporate Services & CSR, IndusInd
Bank, Mr. Paneesh Rao, Chief People Officer, Mind
Tree, Mr. Milind Gunaji, Bollywood Actor/ TV
Host, Mr. Sujith Somasundar, Former Indian
Cricketer & current mental conditioning Coach,
Indian Men’s Team, Ms. Shantha Rangaswamy,
Former Indian Women’s Team Captain & BCCI
Apex Council Member, Mr. K.T. Rajan, Head of
Technology & Innovation, India, British
Deputy High Commission, Dr Anil Rao Paila,
Senior Dean & Director, WeSchool, Ms. Pallavi Raj,
IndusInd Bank, Mr. Subhash Mahajan Ex Indian
AirForce, Ms. Kripa Williams , CSR Allergan and
CABI officials were present in the Conclave.
The experts and eminent speakers shared their
wisdom, expertise and deliberated on the action
points to make Cricket for the Blind bigger and
effective.
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DIGITALIZATION OF 100 GOVERNMENT
SCHOOLS WITH SMART CLASSROOMS
Technology and digitization are significant
components which need to be included at School
level for a holistic education experience.
A project, supported by DXC Technology, and
implemented by Samarthanam Trust took
forward the digitizing of 100 Government Schools
ELECTRONIC TABS GIVEN AWAY TO in India. The project launch took place at the hands
of Mr. Lokendra Sethi, Vice President India HR
HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS
Lead, DXC Technology, Mr. Rakesh Sharma,
District Education Officer, and Mr. Bhoop Singh,
The higher education pursuing students at
Additional District Education Officer. The event
Samarthanam received Tabs at the hands of
was organized at a Senior Secondary School, Alwar
Samarthanam Founder Dr. Mahantesh GK and
in Rajasthan and the Headmaster, Teachers and
Operations Head of Samarthanam, Mr. Shivram
Students of the School took part in the programme.
Deshpande. Ms. Pooja Sharma, CSR Director of
RedSeer Management Consulting Pvt Ltd
Samarthanam focuses on inclusive education and
immensely appreciated the initiative and offered to
modern technology as supporting pillars for School
help with the hiring of eligible candidates.
education. Through the Digitization programme,
Samarthanam was able to take advanced education
Alongside, Tabs have also been given away to High
facilities to remote Schools across India and
School students of Samarthanam in an event graced
improve the quality of education.
by Mr. M. Satish Reddy, MLA Bommanahalli
Constituency, Dr Mahantesh GK, Founder of
Samarthanam and Ms. Vasanti Savanur, Trustee
Samarthanam.
DIALOGUE
TPI Advisory Services also supported the higher
education students at Bangalore with Tabs. BY THE FOUNDER, MAHANTESH GK
• A Keynote speech was delivered at IIMB
Samarthanam in association with United Way of
Orators club on the theme, “Stand close to people
Hyderabad gave away tabs to higher education
who feel like sunshine.” A talk on Career Progres-
students in an event graced by Dr. M Srinivasu,
sion for Persons with Disabilities by IIMB proved to
Managing Director MG Group of Companies, and
be beneficial for the attending audience.
other dignitaries.
• An International virtual conclave organized by
Christ University on ‘Life on purpose - Compre-
hending the guiding light’ witnessed a speech by
FLOOD RELIEF SUPPORT IN HYDERABAD
Dr Mahantesh GK.
The unexpected severe floods at Hyderabad resulted • AICB, a Premier self-help national organization
in crises and the call for support was responded by of the blind conducted a leadership training
Samarthanam with the help of DXC Technology. workshop on Leadership Skills and Financial
Under the Flood Relief Distribution Campaign, Management, and Dr Mahantesh GK was part of a
Samarthanam team gathered resources necessary session on “Organizations & Inclusive
for the immediate survival of flood victims, and Development.”
distributed Rapid Relief Kits across all regions of
Hyderabad.
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INSHORTS
Samarthanam Trust’s BPO celebrated its 6th Dr. Mahantesh GK, Founder, Managing Trustee,
anniversary amid cheer and festivities. Though Samarthanam and President of Cricket Association
started small, the BPO at Samarthanam scored well for the Blind in India shared the screen with the
with the help of its hard working crew and the effort former Indian Cricketer Mr. Yashpal Sharma during
laid by the organization. the match analysis of the 4th test match between
India vs England on DD Sports.
Dr Mahantesh GK, Founder, Managing Trustee,
Samarthanam graced the inauguration of Tabebuia
Open 2021, a Wheelchair Tennis Tournament that
brings together some of the best wheelchair tennis
players in India.
Samarthanam Kodikonda division provided
assistive aids and appliances for children with dis-
abilities. Dr Satyanarayana Reddy, Taluk Health
Officer and Mr. Khaleel Mullah, Mandal Education
Officer along with Dr Mahantesh GK, Founder
Managing Trustee Samarthanam participated in the
event. International Women’s Day at Samarthanam
witnessed celebrations and events acknowledging
the hard work and dedication of women staff. The
Lions Club of Bangalore also organised
Mammography Tests for the women staff of
Samarthanam, with an added note on asking the
women to keep a check on their good health and
well-being.
SABAL Centre for Abilities, an Initiative of Tata
Steel Foundation in collaboration with Enable India
felicitated Dr Mahantesh GK with Person with
“Outstanding Vision” Award honoring his exemplary
Dr. Mahantesh GK, Founder Samarthanam service and bringing positive change in the lives of
presented his biography, the “Eye Opener” to the disabled.
Ms. Uma Mahadevan, IAS, Principal Secretary,
Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Govt of
Karnataka.
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COVID-19
RELIEF CAMPAIGN
Samarthanam’s
Pan-India Initiative
As COVID pandemic refuses to cease, Samarthanam continues to
provide Relief to people in need.
The COVID vaccination drive has begun, prioritizing geriatric population and medical professionals. While the
vaccine is yet to reach the common people, Samarthanam Relief Campaign continues to support the needy till
the pandemic subsides. Our Relief Services this quarter included Dry Ration, PPE Kits, Healthcare Kits, Masks,
and ICU Beds.
Our task force is active round the clock, reaching out to those in need and giving away supplies across the city
with the support from Corporate, Government and many donors.
A special thanks to doctors, police, hospitals, and community welfare departments who are actively helping the
society recover from the pandemic. Samarthanam’s campaign is giving out protective gear and healthcare
necessities to the COVID warriors helping them execute their duties without any setback.
45,000+ 86,000+ 5,00,000+ 17+ 200+
Dry Ration Kits PPE and Health Kits Packed Meals Hospitals Covered ICU Beds
25,000+ 5000+ 61,000+ 5000+
Rt-PCR Testing Kits PwD received Online COVID Warriors Children of Frontline Workers
supplied Fund Transfer Supported Supported
10DRY RATION KIT DISTRIBUTION
• Samarthanam beneficiaries at Mumbai, Pune
and Chennai centres received dry ration kits,
supported by Avanse, which will last for more than
a month, helping their households sustain in these
difficult times.
• Dry ration kits were distributed to PWC IE
beneficiaries at Bagepalli and Chilamathur Mandal
as well.
Dry Ration Distribution event at Chennai
• Morgan Stanley supported Samarthanam in the distribution of Dry Ration kits at Bengaluru. Around 875
kits were distributed among people with disabilities, the poor and those families who are restricted to their
homes with no regular income in these uncertain times. The staples which are provided is helping them run
their households for more than two months.
RtPCR KIT DISTRIBUTION
• Morgan Stanley supported the COVID Relief Campaign with 10,000 Rt PCR Test Kits, distributed at
BMCRI and Bowring Medical College who received 5000 kits each. The kits helped the Hospital staff diagnose
the COVID samples for quick and accurate results.
11HEALTH KIT DISTRIBUTION
Oracle sponsored the Health Kits distribution to
ASHA workers, as part of Samarthanam’s COVID
Relief campaign, helping the women carry out
their relief activities during the pandemic. The
distribution activity ensured the complete safety of
36000 women frontline workers. The kits were given
away at 27 locations across 6 Districts of Karnataka.
The inauguration of the Oracle supported Health Kit
Distribution was at the hands of Dr. Sudhakar,
Hon Minister Department of Health and Family Inauguration by Dr. Sudhakar, Hon Minister Dept of
Welfare and Medical Education. Health and Family Welfare & Medical Education
Distribution at Mysore by Ms. Rohini Sindhuri, Deputy Distribution at Kodagu by Ms. Charulatha Somal, Deputy
Commissioner, Mysore and other Govt officials. Commissioner and other Govt officials.
MASKS DISTRIBUTION
• Distribution of masks to BBMP workers in Ban-
galore was an initiative of Samarthanam Trust for
the Disabled supported by American India Founda-
tion (AIF).
The Relief Campaign is still on and Samarthanam is thankful for the immense support received from various
sponsors, corporate and Government, helping us implement without any setback. These are uncertain and
difficult times which we hope to overcome very soon. As we all stand together, follow the rules of social
distancing, proper hygiene, and with the active vaccination campaigns, we look forward to witnessing a
COVID free nation soon.
12Samarthanam Trust, for the past 24 years has been playing an instrumental role in the
learning and development of millions of people with disabilities and those from
under-privileged communities. Our seven diverse interventions are designed to nurture and
encourage the abilities of the differently-abled population.
Samarthanam envisions an inclusive society where people with disabilities lead a
socio-economically independent life.
SAMARTHANAM INTERVENTIONS
Inclusive Education
Skilling
Disability Sports
Environment
Arts and Culture
Health and Nutrition
RehabilitationINCLUSIVE EDUCATION
SAMARTHANAM BARRIER-FREE RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL | HIGHLIGHTS
With great precautions and care being taken to avert COVID pandemic, Samarthanam School reopened
following the ‘Vidyagama’ as suggested by the Government. With small batches of students seated in separate
classrooms, with regular sanitization, wearing of masks and following the rules of social distancing, the classes
have begun at Samarthanam.
Celebrations in the quarter
The teachers and students of Samarthanam School
gather for events and celebrations, along with
highlighting the importance of the day. This
quarter, Republic Day, Womens Day, Youth Day,
World Disability Day and Louis Braille Day have
been celebrated at the School along with educating
the students on the significance of the celebration.
The Republic Day celebrations were led by the
special guest, Sri Sri Sri Kuppuru Swamiji and
other distinguished guests from the corporate like
Mr. Madhavaraju- General Manager, ITC Infotech,
Republic Day celebration
Ms. Vanitha Ranga Rajan, People Soft Consultant,
Oracle, Ms. Swathi Sinha, FedEx.
The International Women’s day celebrations were
graced by Ms. Geetha. B Patil, Deputy Director,
Dept. of Disabled Empowerment & Senior citizens,
GOK, Dr. Laxmi H Shetty, Cardiologist, Sri
Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology, Bangalore,
Dr. B. Gayethri Devi, Principal, Little Flower Public
school Bangalore, Ms. Latha.K. Narasimha Murthy,
Ex. Independent Director BDL (Ministry of
Defence) Bangalore, Ms. Madhu Singhal, Founder
Managing Trustee, Mitrajyothi, Lion Sushila
Jhingade, District Chairperson , Speech and
Womens Day Event
Hearing, and Dr. Subhash C Mahajan, PhD, MBA
Mechanical Engineer, USA.
New in academics Visits and interactions
Vidyagama programme, the continuous learning • The DDWO, Mr. Kantharaju and Ms. Savitha
programme for school children, has been started from Women & Child Welfare Department visited ID
in the Primary School with children attending the School premises for inspection and expressed great
classes in small batches. The Principal of the school appreciation for the programme.
attended a meeting held in GHPS Jakkasandra • Other visitor to the Special School include the
regarding Vidyagama programme and its effective Program – in –charge of AIR, Ms. Fernandez, senior
implementation. officials from RECL, and a team from Ametek’s CSR
division visited and interacted with the students.
14Workshops for the Teachers • ID school teachers attended a webinar organized
• Eblity series organized a set of webinars for the by Karnataka State Union For Differently Abled
teaching staff of ID School. These included sessions Service Organisation.
on topics involving Children with ADHD, Parenting • Next Learning Platform training programme
Autistic children, Diagnosis of Specific Learning has been conducted for all High school and Primary
disorder, Planning the instructions, Support systems, School teachers.
Career options and Guidance for teachers who are • A two day training demo on Reader & Avaz AAC
into special education. The presentations were lead was imparted to the ID and Primary school teachers
by the experts in the field who shared their by Ms Mala, Madras Dyslexia Association, Chennai
knowledge and expertise with Samarthanam and Mr Ramachandran, Invention Labs, IIT Madras.
teaching staff. Teachers Training has been conducted • The Founder CEO of Dawn Holistic
for two days with a clear understanding of various Counseling center, Mr. Emmanual Sumith presented
latest apps, modules and technology. an activity based motivational talk for the staff of
Primary and ID school.
Volunteering activities at School participation. Another activity was to find the name
• An enthusiastic story telling volunteer by name of the student among the attendees. It was a well
Ms Arundhathi gathered third to fifth grade thought identification game which was greatly liked
students for an interesting story telling session. by the students.
Another volunteer, Paras, shared his amazing stories • The senior officials from Ametek CSR team
with the special children. visited Special school and interacted with the
• Landmark organized an event for Primary and students.
ID school students with indoor games and drawing • SocGen volunteers gathered for a story telling
competition. The day was filled with fun games, activity for the children with special needs and
colors and chocolates received from volunteers later narrated many beautiful stories in English &
in the day. Kannada. A similar activity was done by TCE
• An art & craft session hosted by Reliance India volunteers who also organized English Teaching
Foundation encouraged the creativity among the session for the students from 5 to 7 grade.
students. • Volunteers from Tempbridge Networks conduct-
• Volunteers from AIG conducted quiz ed a physical volunteering activity with the students
competitions among students from 5 to 7 class of Primary and ID school primarily involving them
students, who were quick and smart in their into active outdoor games.
15SAMARTHANAM HIGH SCHOOL
With great precautions and care being taken to
avert COVID pandemic, Samarthanam School
reopened following the ‘Vidyagama’ as suggested
by the Government. With small batches of students
seated in separate classrooms, with regular
sanitization, wearing of masks and following the
rules of social distancing, the classes have begun at
Samarthanam.
SAMARTHANAM HIGHER
World Disability Day event at Bangalore
EDUCATION PROGRAMME
• On the “World Disability Day,” Department
of Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior
Citizens of Karnataka organized a programme at
Ravindra Kalakshetra, Bangalore. Hon Minister
S.T. Somashekar, Minister of Co-Operation, Govt
of Karnataka and Ms. Shashikala Annasaheb Jolley,
Minister of Empowerment of differently Abled and
Senior Citizens of Karnataka visited Samarthanam’s
stall and expressed immense appreciation.
• The Visually Impaired higher education
students from Dharwad Center participated in the
State Level Chess Tournament for Visually Chess Tournament at Dharwad
Challenged and won prizes.
• Tabs, pen drives and power banks were
distributed to the higher education students of
Belagavi branch, helping them prepare for their
studies in a better way.
• Dr. Gururaj Karajagi, Chairman, Academy of
Creative Learning visited Samarthanam Dharwad
office and gave a motivational speech to all the
higher education students.
• The higher education students from Andhra
Pradesh received Tabs and other associated
materials which would be helpful for their higher Tab distribution at Belagavi
study.
16SKILLING
BANGALORE SKILLING CENTRE
Samarthanam Skilling Centres have moved from
remote sessions to classrooms beginning this
January. Students, following the protocols of
Sanitization, masks and social distancing, are
appearing for the classes. The trainees have been a
part of the celebrations at Samarthanam like New
Year, Republic Day and World Disability Day. An
Exposure visit to Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
proved to be educative and recreational. One of the
students participated in a Wall climbing training
organized by Indian Mountaineering Association
as well. Wall climbing training by IMA
DELHI SKILLING CENTRE
• Samarthanam Delhi team, and its Visually
Impaired beneficiaries, helped in the accessibility
audit of the Anand Vihar Railway Station at East
Delhi. Samarthanam was part of an initiative to
provide Accessible facilities for Divyangjan at the
Railway Stations, by Central Railways with HDFC
Parivarthan, Give India, and Anuprayaas.
• A Psychologist and Mental Health Advocate,
Ms. Shristhi Asthana, presented a session on the
importance of mental health, ways to implement,
Accessibility audit at Railway stations
and stay fit, with focus on persons with disabilities.
• Samarthanam Delhi team coordinated the
Disability Camp supported by BSES Yamuna Power
Ltd for the free distribution of ALIMCO made Aids
and Appliances to the needy at Handicap Welfare
Federation, East Delhi. 136 cases were identified
who needed Smart Phones, recording devices,
Smart Canes, Wheelchairs, Tricycles and other
assistive devices.
• A virtual programme on Digital Literacy was
done by United Way as a joint sessions for
Mumbai, Pune and Delhi centres. It proved to be a
good learning, practicing and sharing exercise on
Aids and Appliances distribution by BSES Yamuna Power
Digital Literacy.
17MUMBAI SKILLING CENTRE
• Samarthanam was part of an initiative to
provide Accessible facilities for Divyangjan at the
Railway Stations, by Central Railways with HDFC
Parivarthan, Give India, and Anuprayaas,
implemented at Mumbai. Samarthanam Visually
Impaired beneficiaries visited Lokmanya Tilak
Terminus for the Accessibility Test.
• Students at Mumbai LRC received Tabs and
other necessities enabling their easy access to study
materials, making learning hassle-free.
Tab distribution to students at Mumbai
PUNE SKILLING CENTRE
The team at Samarthanam Pune, celebrated
Republic Day, and participated in the dry ration
kit distribution programme as part of the COVID
Relief Campaign. A batch completion celebration
was organized, making way to new trainees for the
next session.
CHENNAI SKILLING CENTRE
• To encourage women cricketers and bring them
into the light, Samarthanam organizes coaching
Pune batch completion ceremony
camps at various locations. A cricket coaching
camp for the women blind cricketers was organized
with support from Societe Generale at St. Louise
Institute for Blind at Adayar, Chennai. The zeal of
these enthusiastic players was unbeatable.
• Electronic Tabs were distributed along with
welcome kits at Samarthanam Velachery center at
the beginning of a new batch.
• A women’s day workshop for blind women
cricketers with chief guest Ms. Aruna Devi
(Visually challenged) Revenue Inspector, Greater
Chennai corporation, was a motivational event.
HYDERABAD SKILLING CENTRE
The Hyderabad Centre trainees were provided with Womens cricket coaching camp at Chennai
Tabs to support their education needs. The students
expressed gratitude at the gesture and promised to
effort for a brighter future.
18GUNTUR SKILLING CENTRE
• At the REC Foundation - Candidate Selection
& Batch Inauguration event, a new set of students
were welcomed by the chief guests, Mr. Krishna
Chaitanya, Deputy Manager, REC Regional Office,
Vijayawada and Mr. Shivram Deshpande, Chief
Operating Officer, Samarthanam. The visiting
dignitaries motivated the students to make the best
out of the opportunities presented at Samarthanam.
• Samarthanam Guntur centre welcomed many
accomplished women who have made their mark
in various fields, on the International Womens Day.
It was a beautiful and significant event where the
women guests quoted from the lives of many
Womens Day event at Guntur
successful women and inspired the trainees to
pursue their dreams.
ANANTHAPUR SKILLING CENTRE
• REC Skilling batch was inaugurated at
Ananthapur centre by chief guests and
Samarthanam staff.
• A beneficiary from Ananthapur, Ms. K. Geetha,
secured the third position at the Light Music
Competition organized by All India Confederation
of the Blind, Delhi.
• A Rotary club Member Ananthapur,
volunteered for a 23 day English and soft skill
classes to the REC skilling students which were
greatly beneficial for the students.
• Placements are on a roll for the beneficiaries of
Ananthapur centre. Many trainees who completed
Virtual Light Music Competition
their course are now working at various companies
and organizations, leading an independent life.
Mr Dadapeer, trained at the Ananthapur Skilling centre, is
currently working in a Hospital
19IE PWC PROJECT ACTIVITIES AT KODIKONDA
• To create awareness among the public on social villages, after assessing their health condition. 8
issues like Child marriage, Child labour and Child villages and 11 children were covered.
abuse at Bagepalli Town, Department of ICDS • To receive Assistive devices for free of cost, 9
organized Balaratha. Samarthanam distributed disabled children registered at Aids and Appliances
health kits to teachers as part of the programme. Assessment Camp conducted by Government of
• Kodikonda Team distributed Special Chairs to Andhra Pradesh at Hindupur.
children with disabilities. • A documentary was shot at Chilamathur and
• Home Based Tuitions were organized for the Bagepalli Areas on the IE PWC project.
disabled children where the team members had • Callipers were provided at Angakarunya Kendra
visited 38 villages and conducted tuitions for 93 Bangalore to CP children post doctor consultation.
children. • A PWC IE beneficiary, Ms. Sushmitha,
• Physiotherapy treatment was provided for the underwent a surgery for stiff elbow which was
children from Bagepalli and Chilamathur area successful.
BELAGAVI SKILLING CENTRE
• New batches have begun, and the trained
candidates received placements via interviews
organized at various companies.
• Various guest lectures and workshops by
volunteers have been arranged in the areas of
healthcare, IT, Languages and personality
development.
• State level Blind women cricket coaching camp
was organized in Belagavi to coach and train the
aspiring blind women cricketers.
Language improvement class for Belagavi trainees
BALLARI SKILLING CENTRE
Mobilization and awareness programmes are being
carried out by the Centre. Also, various visits by
donors, volunteers and their motivational talks
helped the beneficiaries in improving their social
skills and also gain confidence from their
inspirational words.
DHARWAD SKILLING CENTRE
• The Centre at Dharwad initiated new
batches with trainees, who received welcome kits
and inspiring words from the team.
• As part of the training, motivational speeches Awareness programme at CDOP Office, Ballari
and technology building workshops were organized
by the sponsors and experts in the industry.
20ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
PARISARA PROGRESS AND IMPACT
Samarthanam’s Parisara, apart from being the dry
waste management service provider, also promotes 242.3 tonnes of dry waste collected
the 3Rs, Reduce-Reuse-Recycle, with various activities
raising awareness in the public. Parisara’s sustainable
dry waste recycling system aims to create a greener 248.1tonnes of dry waste recycled
environment and lessen the burden on landfills.
In the current COVID season, Parisara team is raising
12 persons employed
awareness on waste segregation and reducing waste
generation at households so that the municipal waste
management system can be assisted to a certain
extent. The MSW management as an essential service 3 visually impaired people employed
has mandated personnel involved in MSW to
implement safety precautions.
WOW (WELL BEING OUT OF WASTE)
WOW is a recycling programme, initiated by ITC. It is
a corporate level program where the focus is on
ensuring proper segregation and recycling of waste. In
association with Samarthanam Trust, ITC executes
various programmes under WOW with the help of
BBMP.
• Ensuring the safety of DWCC workers and
Pourakarmikas from COVID, awareness is being
spread and masks and gloves were distributed.
• A tree plantation event at the DWCC premises was
held on the occasion of World Environment Day
• WOW team introduced waste pickers for dry waste
collection at DWCC.
• An awareness programme on Segregation of waste
at source along with a rally and flash mob was
organized under Swachh Survekshana Survey 2021.
2001 tonnes Dry Waste collected in 32 Wards
Swachh Survekshana Survey 2021
809 tonnes Low Value Plastic Dispatched
Rs 52,11,890 waste handlers income
21DISABILITY SPORTS
SPORTS AT SAMARTHANAM
Wall Climbing Training National Para Athletic meet
Indian mountaineering Association conducted Karnataka Sports Association for the Physically
Wall Climbing training programme for persons Handicapped organized Para National athletic
with disabilities at Equilibrium Climbing Station meet at Kanteerava stadium in Bangalore.
at Indiranagar. 15 students took part in the 9 Visually impaired and 2 Physically Challenged
training programme and gained skills to be Athletes from Samarthanam participated in the
effective mountaineers. National Para Athletic meet.
State Para Athletic sports meet
The Karnataka Sports Association for the physically handicapped organized the para state athletic meet at
Mysore Chamundi Vihar Stadium. 28 visually impaired athletes and 3 physically challenged athletes from
Samarthanam participated in this event and bagged 12 First Prizes, 7 Second Prizes and 5 Third Prizes in
their respective events.
22CRICKET FOR THE BLIND
CRICKET ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND IN INDIA (CABI)
Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) is the cricketing arm of Samarthanam fostering Blind Cricket
in India by organizing Tours, Coaching Camps and encouraging blind cricket players pursue a career in cricket.
The last quarter has been very positive for the sports personals. With 120 women cricketers trained in
Tamandu and Bangalore, CABI believes that the hard work of the women cricketers will be displayed at the
National Level. CABI is also very excited about the upcoming Tri Nation series and looks forward to winning
more championships.
Skill Training for the aspiring Women Blind National Coaching Camp for the upcoming
Cricketers Tri Nation Series in Bangladesh
120 aspiring women blind cricketers took part in The Indian Cricket team is enthusiastic about
the coaching camp that was held to promote the imminent Tri – Nation T20 Series scheduled
cricket among the women. CABI organized the to be played in Bangladesh. Cricket Association
camps in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Qualified for the Blind in India (CABI) organized fitness
trainers provided training to these visually training sessions for the boys. The coaching camp
impaired cricketers who got a first-hand for the National Blind Cricket Team was held at
experience with bat and ball. Cricketers were Bangabasi College Cricket Ground in West Bengal
provided with food and accommodation along and the selected players prepared themselves for
with sportswear, shoes, caps and bags during the the International Tournament. The camp helped
camp. The camp provided an opportunity to all the players to get adjusted with the weather conditions
120 women to learn and avail the best exposure and get prepared for the Tri Nation T20 Series at
for life. Bangladesh.
23CRICKET FOR THE
BLIND
IN ACTION
A glimpse at Nagesh Trophy
National Tournament for the
Blind 2021
The inauguration
Prize Distribution ceremony
24Winners of the Trophy, the Andhra Pradesh team Runners-Up, the Odisha team
25ARTS AND CULTURE
SUNADHA
Sunadha is the group of artists with disabilities at Samarthanam who perform on various National and
International platforms, portraying Indian art and culture on stage.
This quarter, Sunadha team performed at the SBI employees union for their annual Kannada Rajyotsava event.
The Chairman of SBI and a noted Kannada writer and Padmashri awardee, Mr. Dodderanga Gowda were part
of the event who appreciated and lauded the performances by the artists.
Other noteworthy performances by Sunadha troupe include, the inauguration event of Nagesh Trophy Blind
Cricket Tournament, the National Blind Cricket Conclave by CABI, Samarthanam Bhavan Inauguration,
annual day celebration of Renuka Temple, World Disability Day celebration event at Ravindra Kalakshetra
organized by the State Government, and Annual Day events of Marlabs Innovations and NASSCOM
Foundation. Sunadha team was invited to be part of a movie shoot titled “Bad Manners.” A celebratory winning
was by the visually challenged artist Mr. Balasubramanium Grandhi who received the first prize in a singing
competition organized by IIT Chennai, for artists with disabilities from across South India.
Samarthanam Bhavan inauguration Womens Day event
World Disability Day event at Ravindra Kalakshetra
26REHABILITATION
SWADHARA
Swadara Gruh is the Rehabilitation programme by
Samarthanam to lend a helping hand to women
in distress. Swadhara is a home for women who
along with their children receive protection and
vocational training, helping them recuperate and
become independent. Health, nutrition, medical
needs, food, accommodation, vocational training,
and counseling by experts are a few of the services
provided by Swadhara.
Swadhara women gathered on Womens Day to
celebrate the occasion with fun games, rangoli, Mammography tests sponsored by a volunteer
singing and dance programmes. To honor the
women in our lives, to respect them and uphold
their significance, Womens Day stands to be an
ideal day. A volunteer from Lions Club supported
the women beneficiaries with Mammography tests
on this day, helping them understand the
importance of these tests. Samarthanam
appreciated the efforts of Swadhara and wished
them the best. Samarthanam Trustee, Ms. Vasanti
Savanur, along with Swadhara administration staff
took part in a programme on All India Radio
(AIR) and spoke about Swadhara, and women
empowerment.
Womens Day celebrations
WORKING WOMENS HOSTEL
Samarthanam’s Working Women Hostel provides
home for many women who are pursuing their
higher education, and those who are employed
in the city. These hard working young women
are encouraged at many levels by providing them
food, accommodation, a safe environment and
financial support. The residents gather and
celebrate every regional and national festivals
with lots of fun and enjoyment. Staying together,
celebrating together and encouraging each other
acts as a big support to these independent
women.
Celebrations at Hostel on a festival day
27STORIES OF CHANGE
MANOJ KUMAR
“I had to face many troubles and hurdles through my
childhood,” says Manoj. “But I did not give up. I have to
achieve what I want to, and I will.” These are the words of
Manoj Kumar, a Visually Impaired individual who had lost
his parents at a very young age. Manoj hails from Hospet
District of Karnataka and has been taken care by his maternal
uncle during his childhood. After completing High School
with a good score, he wanted to continue studying. But
unfortunately, the financial crisis did not allow him to pursue
his dreams. When he finally thought that it was the end of the
road, a few of his friends mentioned Samarthanam to him.
Manoj came to Samarthanam after hearing about the Higher “I had to face many
Education Programme and after speaking to the troubles and hurdles
Co-ordinator about the facilities and support given to through my childhood. But
differently abled students, he knew that he could begin again. I did not give up. I have to
“It was a turning point in my life,” says Manoj. He became a
achieve what I want to, and
part of Samarthanam Dharwad family and received tuition
support for pursuing his study at the prestigious JSS I will.”
PU College, Dharwad. Manoj also received free
accommodation, food, library, educational needs, scribe and
Manoj Kumar
volunteers support, access to audio books, and everything
that would immensely help him accomplish his goals. In the
year 2020, Manoj completed his PUC II Year (Arts) from JSS
PU College with an excellent academic score of 92%.
“We are proud of his achievement. Manoj made entire
Samarthanam and his peers very proud of him. We believe We are proud of his
that people like him are an inspiration,” says Manoj’s achievement. Manoj made
Co-ordinator. Manoj is a true example to other differently entire Samarthanam and
abled students to believe that any disability can be beaten his peers very proud of
with a srong will to pursue your dreams. Manoj also gained
him. We believe that people
proficiency in Computers at Samarthanam and has been a
part of many programmes at School & College Level, like him are an inspiration
receiving many awards.
Manoj’s Co-ordinator
He is currently pursuing Bachelor of Arts in JSS College,
Dharwad and aspires to be a KAS Officer. We wish him the
best.
28BHARATI NASALAPURE
“If you want to live a better life, no one but yourself should
work towards it,” says the young girl with physical disability
from Samarthanam Belagavi Skilling Centre, who is an
employed and independent individual.
Bharati is from Vijayapura, Chikkodi Taluka in Belagavi
District. She is from a farming family in Belagavi whose
parent’s financial status is not very stable. After completing
her SSLC at Vijayanagar, Bharti wanted to contribute her
family’s economic situation. She started working for daily
wages but being a focused and well-informed individual,
Bharti decided to do something more significant with her “Disability was never a
education. She came to know about Samarthanam via the
hurdle for me.
mobilization programmes and believed that it was the only
way to lead a decent life. Samarthanam helped me
improve my skills and find
Bharti Joined Samarthanam and completed the virtual a job accordingly. I am
training module with impressive results. She immediately thankful to the
received a job letter from a company in Dharwad. Bharti is
organization at all times.”
now an earning member of the family, and being a
hardworking, disciplined and focused individual, we trust
that she is going to do better at her workplace. “Disability was Bharti Nasalapure
never a hurdle for me. Samarthanam helped me improve my
skills and find a job accordingly. I am thankful to the
organization at all times,” says a beaming Bharti, who is now
an independent woman.
LATHA
“I had a lot of problems with my family in terms of
adjustment and I wanted to make a life of my own,” says
Latha, a 23 year old woman from Bangalore. Latha has been
facing many domestic issues at home and wanting to find a
solution, she went to an organization supported by Women
and Child development, Bangalore. Samarthanam’s
Swadhara and its services were explained to Latha.
She was not a confident individual when she stepped into
Samarthanam. She was nurtured, provided with food, safety
and shelter, and was later counselled by experts. After staying “I had a lot of problems
at Swadhara for almost 2 years, there is a definite change in with my family in terms of
Latha’s demeanor. Identifying her interest in tailoring, she adjustment and I wanted to
received training in the same. Latha has resolved her family
make a life of my own.”
issues with the help of the counselor and is now leading an
independent life along with family.
Latha
29VOLUNTEERING
at Samarthanam
28 Volunteering activities organized
Volunteering Corporates
Reliance foundation, SocGen, Marriott, AIG,
ANZ, CITI, TCE, Excler, Morgan Stanley, Avanse,
15 Corporates involved
Croma, Riversand, Puresoftware, Tempbridge
Social Awareness Projects
There were a total of 3 awareness programs and 437 Volunteers participated
students from Sheshadripuram Academy of
Business Studies who conducted health and
hygiene awareness programmes for ID and
Primary Schools. Medical students conducted
health and hygiene awareness programmes for 472 Volunteering hours
Primary and ID school children.
Volunteering Activities Internship programs/ Service learning
• A total of 87 volunteers from SocGen were 42 students completed their internship and
present for the Sign language workshop with a service learning at Samarthanam in this quarter.
Resource person. The workshop was a virtual They were exposed and engaged in the diverse
engagement with volunteers from SocGen and programmes at Samarthanam including schools,
with talks on the importance of the Sign language, Digital Library, LRC, rehabilitation center,
its history and also the volunteers were taught on Rehabilitation, Parisara, and so on. Few of them
the basic sign language gestures. worked closely with Human recourse department,
• Volunteers from Morgan Stanley and TCE Sunadha and early intervention, CABI to gain
(separately) came forward for the Audio book the first experience. A few counseled the students
recording at Samarthanam Digital Library on virtual platforms, monitored them and even
• A huge help came from volunteers during taught English grammar classes to primary
the IndusInd Bank Nagesh Trophy Third Edition students. The interns conducted case studies,
National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind organizational study, and Mini projects. The
2020-21 where almost 190 volunteers assisted in students were from Christ University- Dept of
the implementation of the matches. Social Work, RV college, Christ University - Dept
of Management Studies. Christ University - Dept
of Media, St. Anns, Jain College, Bangalore city
university, Symbiosis Institute of Business
Management (SIBM), Oxford college, RIMS, KLE
CBA Hubli, Jindal Global Law University.
30THE DIGITAL LIBRARY
at Samarthanam 6,058 Braille Books
Samarthanam’s Digital Library is a one of its kind to
be set up in India which offer accessible education
assistance to people with disabilities. The libraries
6,073 Audio Books
contain books which are well-suited for the print
disabled students including visually impaired, dyslexic
children and those with verbal processing difficulties.
Digital Library takes the support of volunteers for
the making of audio books. Recording of books is an 4,70,829 Scanned Pages
active volunteering activity which largely helps the
Library team in increasing the database.
This quarter;
11,693 Regular Books
• The Audio-book recording activity by volunteers
from Citi bank is being carried out at a global level
where 616 volunteers from various branches across
the world participated in recording books including a
few in languages, Portugal and Italian.
5,621 Books in Sugamya Pustakalaya
• A volunteering activity in association with DXC
has begun with a total of 60 volunteers who completed
recording 32 books.
• Samarthanam Guntur Higher Education team
requested a Braille order for books which were duly
prepared for the students learning. 894 corporate volunteer visits
HUMAN RESOURCES
Since the COVID crisis has not subsided yet, Samarthanam HR team has taken extensive care in making the
employees, Schools, all departments, extended staff and beneficiaries follow the rules and precautions to keep
the infection at bay. Sanitisers were provided and regular cleaning of the premises was carried out. Certain
precautionary measures have been initiated as well. Alongside, employee engagement activities, under the
name Funterval, are being organized every month to help the staff connect and have fun, as a relief measure in
the stressful pandemic time.
Another noteworthy initiative by Samarthanam was the conceptualization of Toastmasters Club and the HR
team played an instrumental role in planning and the background work. Payments, applications and
promotion have been well-planned. The first charter meeting is scheduled for either the 2nd or 3rd week of
April 2021.
CABI organized Nagesh Trophy received major assistance from the HR department in mobilizing employees
to form committees and taking up responsibilities. The combined efforts have resulted in an amazing
tournament of blind cricket.
31THANK YOU SUPPORTERS
We are grateful for your valuable contribution
Affirmed Networks India Pvt Ltd Marlabs Innovations Private Limited
AIG Analytics & Services Pvt. Ltd. Menzies Bobba Ground Handling Services Pvt Ltd
Akamai Technologies India Private Ltd Micro Focus Software Solutions India Private Limited
Alufit India Pvt Ltd Microsoft India
Andhra Pradesh Treasury Momentive Performance Materials (India) Pvt Ltd
ANZ Moog Motion Controls Pvt Ltd
Aspect Technology Center (India) Pvt. Ltd. Morgan Stanley
Auma India Private Limited NetApp India Private Limited
Avanse Financial Services Ltd Nexteer
BMC Software NSM Services Private Limited
Bridgestone India Private Limited NTT DATA Global Delivery Services Private Limited
Building A Better Tomorrow Foundation Nutanix Technologies Ind Pvt Ltd
Can Fin Homes Limited Otis Elevator Company (India) Limited
Charities Aid Foundation America(Bright Funds Foundation) Otis Global Services Center Private Limited
Charities Aid Foundation America(Cisco) PNB Housing Finance Ltd
Charities Aid Foundation America(Target) Progress Software Development Pvt Ltd
Cypress Semiconductor Technology India Pvt Ltd Redseer Management Consulting Private Limited
DreamOrbit Softech Private Limited Servicemax Technologies Ind Pvt Ltd
DXC SLK Global Solution Pvt Ltd
Eli Lilly services India private limited Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Private Limited
Exxonmobil company India Private Limited Standard Chartered Bank
Fireeye Cybersecurity Private Limited Standard Chartered Global Business Services Pvt Ltd
Gensler Design India Pvt Ltd Stonera Systems Private Limited
Give Foundation T E Connectivity Services India Pvt Ltd
Government Of Karnataka Tech Mahindra Foundation
H T Parekh Foundation Tesco Bengaluru Private Limited
Happitech The American India foundation Trust
Hinduja Global Solutions Limited The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd
India Cares Foundation TSI Yatra Private Limited
Indusind Bank UK Online Giving Foundation
International Association for Human Values(JDA) United Way Of Bengaluru
ITC Limited United Way of Hyderabad
LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation VMware Software India Pvt Ltd
Lowes Services India Pvt ltd XL India Business Services Pvt Ltd
Manhattan Associates(India) Development Centre Pvt Ltd Yokogawa India Limited
Marketboats Consulting Pvt Ltd
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