Sarthak Educational Trust

Dr. Jitender Aggarwal, Founder & CEO of Sarthak Educational Trust, is a visionary leader and a tireless advocate for the inclusion and empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). A professional dentist-turned-social entrepreneur, his journey is an example of turning personal adversity into national impact.

Since establishing Sarthak in 2008, after his loss of eyesight due to non-curable eye ailment – Macular Degeneration of Retina, he has championed a life-cycle approach to disability empowerment, encompassing early intervention, skill development and sustainable employment.

Guided by his conviction that every divyangjan has immense potential, Dr. Aggarwal has spearheaded innovative strategies to overcome barriers faced by PwDs. During challenging times, he swiftly transitioned Sarthak’s services to structured online digital platforms, ensuring uninterrupted therapies for special children and training & employment support for youth with disabilities. This digital shift removed geographical constraints, boosted participation to nearly 100% attendance and allowed nationwide outreach.

Key Interventions

Early Intervention & Inclusive Education: Built a network of centers offering speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy, integrating children into inclusive schooling systems.
Vocational Skilling & Employment: Designed industry-relevant training for PwDs, focusing on IT, marketing, tourism, and digital services to ensure dignity and long-term career growth.
Digital Inclusion: Conceptualized CapSarathi, RozgarSarathi, and GyanSarathi platforms for information, employment, and learning support.
Abilympics & Skill Excellence: Elevated India's participation in International Abilympics with a talent pipeline showcasing PwDs' skills globally.
Building Alliances: Founded the India Disability Empowerment Alliance (IDEA) with over 1,000 member organizations for unified advocacy.
Policy & Advocacy: Contributed to national initiatives such as Accessible India, Accessible Elections, and Skill Council for PwDs.
Global Leadership: Expanded impact through Sarthak UK, international partnerships, and NSE Social Stock Exchange listing.

Empowering PwDs

Impacting lives of over 10 million Persons with Disabilities across India.

Sustainable Livelihoods

Creating 300,000+ jobs & entrepreneurship opportunities.

Global Partnerships

Expanding IDEA to 2,000+ national & 50+ international partners.

Skill Excellence

Training Team India for 11th International Abilympics in Finland, 2027.