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A Balanced Diet significantly improves the quality of health. While many people follow diet plans and maintain their health through conscious efforts, individuals with intellectual disabilities often lack this awareness. They may eat without considering their health needs, leading to potential health issues and behavioral problems. This lack of awareness can have severe consequences, making […]

At Navkshitij, we believe in the extraordinary power of adventure activities to transform lives. Our latest initiative is designed to challenge, thrill, and empower Mentally Challenged Adults, offering them experiences that push boundaries and foster growth. Here’s why adventure activities are a game-changer for Mentally Challenged Adults:  Challenge and Thrill  Joy and Engagement  Inclusivity and

Navkshitij has developed a model of parenting care for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The big strides made by the organization are a testament to the success of the model. Family-Based Care The parenting care model for individuals with intellectual disabilities at Navkshitij emerges as a pioneering solution to a longstanding issue in care facilities. While

Introduction In a nation founded on democratic principles, the Indian Constitution guarantees equal rights to all citizens. However, ensuring that these rights are upheld requires concerted efforts, particularly in the realm of intellectual disabilities. While strides have been made in raising awareness and providing support, it’s imperative to adopt a rights-based approach to ensure that

Navkshitij has been working in the field of inclusive rehabilitation of the intellectually disabled (ID) for 20 years. We are a thriving organization, maintaining the same vigor and passion with which we started. Through our journey, we have gained a unique perspective by looking at the world through the innocent eyes of our special friends.

Understanding the Concept of Life Skills The concept of life skills is fundamentally centered around the daily routines and tasks that comprise our lifestyle. For most people, these skills are acquired naturally through observation and practice within their surroundings. However, individuals with intellectual disabilities often face challenges in learning these basic life skills from their

As March drew to a close, Navkshitij, a haven for mentally challenged adults, buzzed with activity and accomplishment. Amidst the chaos of deadlines and deliveries, our dedicated team ensured that every aspect of our organization was primed for success. With a growing roster of CSR partners, meticulous planning led by Managing Trustee Smita Shetty, and

MY stay at the NGO Navkshitij for 15 days was the one of the most important ones in my life. My mission here was to implement an effective marketing strategy, and even now, from Brazil, we will continue to work on this, but besides that we have been able to modernize Navkshitij presentations. This will

I remember Navkshitij ever since my memory can take me back. I remember the long meetings that Dr. Neelima Desai (Neelima aunty to me) and my mother Kanaka used to have in our house in Pune. As a child I used to think, Wow, this idea is amazing. I have been exposed to social work,

SOME TIME back, I was talking to a young couple about Navkshitij, highlighting the adventure activities. After hearing me out, the girl said, “You guys are doing a great job, true. But getting mentally challenged persons to do all those activities like trekking or zorbing may not be so difficult because they do not know