About Andhjan Kalyan Trust

Our history, vision, mission and the dedicated board that drives our work since 1992.

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Andhjan Kalyan Trust building and students
1992Founded
Our Background

Education, Training & Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities

Andhjan Kalyan Trust is a non-profit and non-governmental organization working for the all-round development and welfare of the disabled — providing rehabilitative services to make them socially and financially self-reliant.

Established on December 15, 1992, it was a joint effort among visually challenged persons of the Saurashtra region in Gujarat. It functions Nationally and Internationally when and where any necessity arises for the cause of the disabled.

Initially set up for the welfare of the blind, AKTrust expanded its services to cover Visually Impaired, Hearing Impaired, Mentally Retarded, Orthopaedically Handicapped, Multi-Handicapped, and Cerebral Palsy-stricken people.

Praful N. Vyas (Hon. Secretary & Managing Trustee), himself being blind, is highly dedicated to assisting the blind and disabled, and has successfully implemented several impactful rehabilitation projects.

Our Purpose

Vision, Mission & Objectives

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Our Vision

People with disabilities have equal opportunities leading to improved quality of life and fully participate in a society that respects their rights and dignity.

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Our Mission

To provide Education, Training, Rehabilitative services and make socially and financially self-reliant the persons with disabilities in the remotest area of Saurashtra Region, Gujarat.

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Our Values

Equality, dignity, inclusion, transparency, and compassion. We believe every disabled person deserves full participation in the socio-economic and political life of the country.

Goals & Objectives

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Look after the welfare of persons with disabilities.
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Promote equal socio-economic and general integration in society.
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Enable and empower persons to live independently within the family fold.
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Help cope with daily living skills and relieve families of constant caregiving burden.
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Realize socio-economic rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.
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Provide shelter, clothes, aids & appliances, medicines and materials.
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Prepare the community for long-term acceptance of disabled persons.
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Protect the rights of the disabled and help them avail benefits.
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Establish relief institutions providing education, vocational training & health care.
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Orientation, mobility and activities of daily living skills training.
Credentials

Legal Registrations & Recognitions

Bombay Public Trust Act – 1950

No. E 2955 · Dt. 15/12/1992

Persons with Disabilities Act – 1995

No. 420002831 · (2026-2031)

Income Tax Act — Section 12AB(1)(b)

No. AAATS9408E25AD01 · Dt. 17/12/2025

Income Tax Act — Section 80G(5)

No. AAATS9408E25AD02 · Dt :17/12/2025

Ministory of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India

CSR Registration No. CSR00104996

Niti Aayog (Govt. of INDIA) Darpan NPO ·

No. GJ/2010/0028134

Credibility Alliance

Good Governance — No. 00018GJ05

Auditors

M/S A.R. Doshi & Co., Chartered Accountants, Rajkot

Leadership

Board of Trustees

Dedicated individuals who guide Andhjan Kalyan Trust's mission.

BM

Prof. B. Y. Mehta

President

Retired Visually Impaired

YK

Mr. Y. F. Kapadia

Vice President

Retired · Visually Impaired

PV

Mr. Praful N. Vyas

Managing Trustee & Hon. Secretary

Retired · Visually Impaired

LJ

Mrs. L. R. Jamariya

Treasurer

Social Service · Orthopedically Handicapped

PS

Mr. F. J. Porwal

Trustee

Retired · Visually Impaired

PS

Mr. C.P. Vyas

Trustee

Business

PS

Mr. C.K. Patel

Trustee

Retired · Visually Impaired

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