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''''Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled''' is a non-profit organization that works for the disabled and is based in [[Bangalore]], India. {{Infobox organization | name = Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled | logo = https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/766608787234967554/JrOBIj0d.jpg | type = Not for Profit - Registered Trust | founded_date = 1997 | location = [[Bangalore]], [[India]] | origins = | key_people = | Region Served = [[India]] | focus = | method = | revenue = | endowment = | num_volunteers = | num_employees = | num_members = | owner = | Non-profit_slogan = | homepage = http://www.samarthanam.org/ | Telephone no = 080 26582570 (India) | footnotes = }} ==History== The trust was established in 1997<ref>[http://www.thisweekbangalore.com/?p=1323 Samarthanam Celebrates its 14th Anniversary | This Week Bangalore<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> by visually impaired friends.<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Bangalore/Opening-doors-for-the-blind/Article1-800818.aspx Opening doors for the blind - Hindustan Times<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://bangalore.citizenmatters.in/articles/view/4013-mahantesh-g-kivadasannavar-samarthanam-is-a-part-of-me Citizen Matters, Bangalore: ‘Samarthanam is a part of me’<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ==Affiliations== * World Blind Union<ref>http://previous.jagrancityplus.com/storydetail.aspx?cityid=9&articleid=32722&catgid=21</ref> * World Blind Cricket Council<ref name="cricketworld">[http://www.cricketworld.com/ganguly-to-be-blind-t20-world-cup-brand-ambassador/31191.htm Ganguly To Be Blind T20 World Cup Brand Ambassador - Cricket World<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ==Education & Nutrition== Samarthanam runs integrated primary and secondary schools and supports visually impaired students pursuing higher education. In the Class 10 Board exams held in 2012, the school had a pass percentage of 94.11%, with the school topper scoring 84.8%.<ref>[http://www.thisweekbangalore.com/?p=9738 Samarthanam Students excel in SSLC Exams | This Week Bangalore<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Samarthanam uses technology to nullify disability.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/karnataka/article3453165.ece?homepage=true The Hindu : States / Karnataka : Technology played a major role in their success<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> A barrier-free, accessible residential school is under construction. A sum of Rs. 1 crore was allocated by the Karnataka Chief Minister in the state budget towards construction of the school.<ref>[http://www.mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=local&newsid=226399 Mangalorean.Com- Serving Mangaloreans Around The World!<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> As part of 'Vidyaprasad', Samarthanam provides mid-day meals to children in government schools.<ref>[http://www.confident-group.com/about_events_Mammooty_Nite.html Confident Group<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> 'Shrishti', Samarthanam's BPO training units in Hubli-Dharwad and Peenya, provide soft skills and call center training to people with disabilities.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/article1037125.ece The Hindu : NATIONAL / KARNATAKA : 21 youths with disabilities complete call centre training<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/article1144491.ece The Hindu : NATIONAL / KARNATAKA : They're ready to take on life now<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.thisweekbangalore.com/?p=4916 Build on your Abilities for making Better Tomorrow | This Week Bangalore<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ==Sports== Samarthanam athletes took home seven medals at the 17th National Sports Meet for the Blind (2010) held at Chandigarh. Samarthanam's medal tally included three golds and Subramani broke the national record in shot put.<ref>http://previous.jagrancityplus.com/storydetail.aspx?articleid=35054&editionid=173&catgid=6&cityid=13</ref> Samarthanam promotes chess for the blind. The FIDE rating National Open Chess Tournament for the Blind 2012 was organized by Samarthanam, in association with All India Chess Federation for the Blind.<ref>[http://www.thisweekbangalore.com/?p=6699 Fide rating Chess championship for the blind concluded today | This Week Bangalore<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The previous governing body handed over the responsibility of organizing cricket for the blind in India to Samarthanam.<ref>[http://www.livemint.com/2011/02/09212516/Portrait-of-an-endangered-spor.html?h=C Portrait of an endangered sport - Business of Life - livemint.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Samarthanam funded the Indian team's tour of England<ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/geetanjali-krishnablind-eye-to-hidden-talent/424879/ Geetanjali Krishna: A blind eye to hidden talent<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> where the Indian team defeated England in a four-match one-day series.<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/26/stories/2010082661830200.htm The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Having sights on the wicket<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The Indian team, in collaboration with Samarthanam, also travelled to Pakistan to play the Indo-Pak series.<ref>[http://orissadiary.com/Shownews.asp?id=29749 Indian Blind Cricket To Tour Pakistan in November, Orissa News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) is Samarthanam's sports initiative. The T–20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind is to be held in Bangalore in December 2012.<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/Cricket/CricketNews/A-World-Cup-with-a-difference/Article1-868714.aspx A World Cup with a difference - Hindustan Times<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, West Indies, Sri Lanka and Nepal will be taking part, and Saurav Ganguly is the Brand Ambassador for the event.<ref name="cricketworld" /> ==Rehabilitation== * Residential Rehabilitation and Counseling Center for Women in Distress * Rural BPO/Call Center Unit Samarthanam's Rural BPO - 'Kirana' - went live in 2011. The BPO was launched in association with the state-run Karnataka Biotechnology and Information Services (KBITS).<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Bangalore/article2134057.ece The Hindu : Cities / Bangalore : Samarthanam starts rural BPO<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The center provides employment opportunities to people with disabilities and rural youth.<ref>[http://www.deccanherald.com/content/199595/state-rural-bpos-get-pro.html State rural BPOs get pro policy push<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ==Other Areas of Work== * Culture 'Sunadha' is Samarthanam's troupe comprising visually impaired dancers. 'Sunadha' has performed across India, the U.S. and U.K.<ref>[http://carroll.org/2010/09/16/visually-impaired-dance-troupe-from-india-visit-carroll-center Visually Impaired Dance Troupe from India Visit Carroll Center | The Carroll Center for the Blind<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=238642 Mangalorean.Com- Serving Mangaloreans Around The World!<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * Environment 'Parisara', Samarthanam's environmental initiative, provides end-to-end waste management [[solution]]s for corporate organizations and residential complexes. Samarthanam Parisara won the People's Green Award at the TCS World 10K Bangalore 2012, winning the grand prize of Rs. 75,000.<ref>[http://bangalore.citizenmatters.in/blogs/show_entry/4331-green-awards Green Awards for PNLIT, Samarthanam, MSI - 12 July 2012<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ==Awards== * Samarthanam was awarded the Governor’s award for Excellence from the government of Karnataka, in 2002<ref>[http://eyeway.org/inspires/achievers/mahantesh Mahantesh — eyeway<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * Founder Managing Trustee Mr. Mahantesh received the National Award for Child Welfare 2009 from the President of India<ref>[http://www.thisweekbangalore.com/issue208/GK-Mahantesh.html GK Mahantesh Conferred With National Award<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * Mr. Mahantesh was conferred with the Aryabhatta International Award, in 2009<ref>[http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20100409/1481894.html Mahantesh G Kivadasanavar conferred 'Aryabhata Intl. Award'<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * Mr. Mahantesh was honoured with the NDTV Spirit of Sport Award for 2011, in the Against the Odds - Lifetime Achievement category<ref>[http://www.ndtv.com/micro/marksforsports/winnerCont.aspx Marks for Sports: Award Winners<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.ndtv.com/micro/marksforsports/voices.aspx?id=223065 Marks for Sports: All the latest videos<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.mangalorean.com/news.php?newsid=294913&newstype=local Mangalorean.Com- Serving Mangaloreans Around The World!<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ==See also== * [[Blind cricket]] ==References== {{reflist}} [[Category:Disability organisations based in India]]'