NGO for Disabled Empowerment and Corporate Skill Development Initiatives in India

Sarthak Educational Trust continues its impact as a premier non-profit organization for disabled individuals, pioneering national vocational training for PwD. Our flagship inclusive employment program pairs disabled job opportunities in India with corporate diversity networks. From accessibility solutions to public policy advocacy, our panels tackle equal opportunity employment, skill development programs, and preparation for global competitions like Abilympics Finland 2027.

Centrum Hall, World Trade Center, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Mumbai

Sarthak Educational Trust

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Shri Jishnu Dev Varma Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra

18th Foundation Day

Theme: Celebrating Ability. Creating Opportunity.

India on the Global Skill Map: The Road to Abilympics Finland 2027

Showcasing India's landmark journey towards global vocational skill excellence at Abilympics Finland 2027 and advancing aggregate inclusive corporate employment at scale.

Theme Celebrating Ability. Creating Opportunity.

Date 3rd July 2026

Venue Centrum Hall, World Trade Center, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Chief Guest Shri Jishnu Dev Varma
Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra

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Join visionary leaders, policy makers, corporate advocates, and change ambassadors as we map the future roadmap for inclusive workplace development in India.

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India on the Global Skill Map

The Road to Abilympics Finland 2027: Showcasing India's landmark journey towards global skill excellence and establishing inclusive employment ecosystems at scale.

National Abilympics Skill Exhibit

Special Feature: Experience awe-inspiring craftsmanship up close. Witness live skill demonstrations curated exclusively by India's National Abilympics Winners.

Hosted By

Sarthak Educational Trust

In Collaboration With

National Abilympic Association of India

Special Feature

National Abilympics Winners’ Skill Exhibit

Panel 1 - Powering Inclusion: Policy, Partnerships, and Purpose

Moderator

Mr. Sidharth Rath

MD & CEO

SBM

Panelist

Mr. Nitesh Ranjan

Executive Director

Union Bank

Panelist

Dr. Rajendra Jagdale

Director General and CEO

Science and Technology Park, Dept of s&t, govt of India

Panelist

Smt. Manmeet Kaur Nanda

Additional Secretary

DEPwD

Panelist

Ms. Manisha Patil

CSR Head

Amazon India

Panelist

Mr. Himal Tewari

CHRO & CSR Head

Tata Power Community Development Trust

Inaugural Leadership Panel - India on the Global Skill Map: The Road to Abilympics Finland 2027 Chief Guest Featured

Chief Guest Panelist

Shri Jishnu Dev Varma

Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra

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Moderator

Mr. Siddhartha Rastogi

Managing Director

Ambit Investment Advisory

Panel 2 - From Ability to Employability: Making Inclusive Hiring Work

Moderator

Mr. Feroze Bacha

Advisory Board Member

Sarthak Educational Trust

Panelist

Ms. Priyanka Mohanty

VP-Global Corporate HR & Global Head Talent Management

Startek

Panelist

Ms. Shabina Choudhary

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Manager

Sutherland

Panelist

Ms. Bani Khurana Shaikh

Head DEI & Campus Cadres

Reliance Retail

Panelist

Ms. Madhu Singh

HR & Culture Leader

Tech Mahindra

Panel 3 – Tech4Good & Media Narrative, and Disability Confidence

Panelist

Mr. Yogesh Pawar

Program Director

Population First

Panelist

Ms. Teena Kaur Pasricha

Panel Member

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Panelist

Ms. Pranita Phatak

Assistant Vice President (Program)

SINE, IIT Bombay

Panel 4 – Change-makers – Future Leaders: Leading Change, Transforming Lives

Moderator

Mr. Rahul Gupta

Advisory Board Member

Sarthak Educational Trust

Panelist

Ms. Devangana Mishra

CEO & Founder

Brain Bristle

Panelist

Ms. Beverly Louis

Director

Karmann

Panelist

Sampada Shevde

Director

Education & research, Sense International India

Panelist

Dr. Tatyana Dias

Founder & CEO

Veruschka Foundation

Valedictory Session

Line-up configurations and panel assignments for this session are currently being finalized.

Panel 1 - Powering Inclusion: Policy, Partnerships, and Purpose

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Inaugural Leadership Panel - India on the Global Skill Map: The Road to Abilympics Finland 2027 Chief Guest

11:30 AM – 01:00 PM

Lunch & Exhibit Visit

01:00 PM – 02:00 PM

Panel 2 - From Ability to Employability: Making Inclusive Hiring Work

02:00 PM – 03:00 PM

Panel 3 – Tech4Good & Media Narrative, and Disability Confidence

03:15 PM – 04:00 PM

Panel 4 – Change-makers – Future Leaders: Leading Change, Transforming Lives

04:00 PM – 04:45 PM

Valedictory Session

04:45 PM – 05:15 PM