Sarthak Educational Trust - Empowering Persons with Disability

Sarthak Educational Trust is a Non-Government Organization working towards the empowerment of people with disability. The great journey of Sarthak began with a batch of 8 blind students in Delhi and now, through its 25 Skill Building Centers across India, Sarthak has trained and placed more than 36,000+ and 26,000+ PwDs respectively. In addition, 2670 and 500 children with disability have been rehabilitated through its Early Intervention and Inclusive Education initiatives.

Event Details

• Date: December 6-7, 2024
• Theme: IMPACT – Inclusive Measures for Promoting Accessibility, Collaboration, and Transformation
• Venue: Sarthak Global Resource Center, Sector 45, Gurugram, Haryana

The 11th National Conference on Disability (NCD) and 11th National Abilympics Competition is set to bring together thought leaders, corporates, policymakers, advocates, and innovators to advance disability inclusion and empowerment.

Over the years, this conference has been graced by many esteemed dignitaries, including Hon'ble Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, who inaugurated Sarthak’s Global Resource Center in Gurugram last year, and Late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Hon'ble former President of India. These gatherings have played a crucial role in shaping disability policies and creating nationwide awareness. This year’s event builds upon milestones such as the launch of Sarthak’s Zero Coupon Zero Principal IPO and recognition by Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu.

Key Highlights

• CSR Panel: Exploring how businesses can drive disability inclusion and balance profit with purpose.
• Pathways to Employment: Fostering inclusive workspaces and meaningful employment for PwDs.
• Tech-Enabled Solutions Panel: Showcasing innovations like CapSarathi, RozgarSarathi, and GyanSarathi that set global benchmarks in accessibility.
• National Abilympics Showcase: PwDs demonstrating skills across competitions.
• Early Intervention Panel: Strategies for nurturing potential from the earliest stages.
• Tech4Good Panel: Top innovators from IITs and IIMs discussing the role of technology in advancing disability solutions.

This year’s conference is more than just an event—it’s a movement toward creating a future where accessibility, collaboration, and transformation pave the way for true inclusion.

Join us as we celebrate achievements, share ideas, and collaborate for a better, more inclusive tomorrow!