Swami Vivekananda National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research

What Swami Vivekananda National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research does

Swami Vivekananda National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (SVNIRTAR) is an autonomous body under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DIVYANGJAN), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Headquartered at Olatpur, Cuttack, Odisha, the institute delivers total medical rehabilitation to persons with locomotor, hearing, speech, and developmental disabilities through a 200-bedded hospital with departments covering physiotherapy, occupational therapy, prosthetics and orthotics, and speech and hearing. It runs outpatient services (8:30 AM–5:00 PM), 24x7 emergency care, and an in-house pharmacy, and extends reach via six extension centres, five CRCSRE regional centres across Odisha and the North-East, and mobile rehabilitation camps in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and North-Eastern states.

The institute's academic portfolio spans four undergraduate degree programs (BPT, BOT, BPO, BASLP) and four postgraduate programs (MPT, MOT, MPO, DNB in PMR), affiliated to Utkal University and Odisha University of Health Sciences, with admissions through national-level CET and PGET entrance examinations. Technical capabilities include a 3D printing lab for custom prosthetics and orthotics, a Cross Disability Early Intervention Centre (CDEIC) for 0–6 year-old developmental intervention, and ISI-marked in-house assistive device manufacturing. Vocational programs include the Certificate Course in Bench Skills (CBS), Diploma in Indian Sign Language Interpretation (DISLI), and the Certificate Course in Community Based Inclusion and Disability (CBID).

SVNIRTAR is funded entirely through Grant-in-Aid from the Department of Disability Affairs; revenue is not publicly disclosed and the institute does not raise private capital. Patient services are delivered at subsidized rates under the ADIP scheme, with full cost coverage for beneficiaries earning up to Rs. 6,500/month and 50% assistance for those earning Rs. 6,501–10,000/month. Short-term course registration is priced at Rs. 300. The institute operates with a sanctioned headcount of 282 across faculty (41), technical (94), and administrative (147) cadres, of which 211 are filled. CSR partnerships with NALCO, NTPC, and IOCL support ancillary infrastructure such as an EV bus, solar panels, and campus facilities.

Name

Swami Vivekananda National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research

Legal name

Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research

Website

https://svnirtar.nic.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SVNIRTAR is a Government of India autonomous institute providing medical rehabilitation, assistive devices, and rehabilitation-science education (four UG and four PG degree programs) through a 200-bed hospital, extension centres, and CRCSRE regional network across Odisha and North-East India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rehabilitation Healthcare Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Educational Support Services (611710), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGALAM

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

SECONDARYHLADAJAB

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)-Based Rehab Units

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Rehabilitation & Post-Acute Care Centers (Inpatient/Outpatient)

SECONDARYHLADADAG

Stroke/Neuro-Rehabilitation SNFs

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) & Nursing Homes

SECONDARYHSABADAN

Assistive Technology, Adaptive Equipment & Home Exercise Program Training In-Home

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Rehabilitation Therapy (PT/OT/SLP) In-Home

SECONDARYHSABADAF

Orthopedic & Musculoskeletal Rehab In-Home

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Rehabilitation Therapy (PT/OT/SLP) In-Home

SECONDARYEDAAAOAI

Disability Employment & Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Programs

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Workforce Development Initiatives

Keywords

• Rehabilitation services
• Medical rehabilitation
• Prosthetics and orthotics
• Physiotherapy education
• Disability rehabilitation training

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuttack

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Fully funded by Department of Disability Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. The institute receives Grant in Aid from the ministry and maintains accounts as per GFR guidelines.
2. Healthcare Services: Provides medical rehabilitation services including consultations, therapies, and distribution of assistive devices. Services are largely subsidized or free for economically weaker sections based on income criteria.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SVNIRTAR is a government autonomous institute that delivers comprehensive medical rehabilitation services through a 200-bedded hospital, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, prosthetics and orthotics, speech and hearing therapy, and early intervention for children. It also conducts undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in rehabilitation sciences, along with vocational certificate courses, fellowship programs, and clinical internships, supported by assistive device manufacturing and outreach rehabilitation camps across multiple Indian states.

Product overview

SVNIRTAR is an autonomous institute under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DIVYANGJAN), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. It operates as a comprehensive rehabilitation institute offering a portfolio of educational programs (undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Prosthetics and Orthotics, and Audiology & Speech Language Pathology), vocational training programs (CBS, DISLI, CBID), clinical rehabilitation services (200-bed hospital, CDEIC, ADIP scheme), and placement services. The institute also provides Common Admission Portal for CET and PGET entrance examinations, Library Management System for academic resources, and conducts outreach rehabilitation camps across multiple states. The product portfolio centers on the degree programs (BPT, BOT, BPO, BASLP as undergraduate offerings; MPT, MOT, MPO, DNB in PMR as postgraduate offerings) supported by vocational certificates (CBS, DISLI, CBID), clinical services, and digital platforms for admissions and library access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) Four-year undergraduate degree program with six-month internship for training physiotherapists in rehabilitation of persons with locomotor disabilities; affiliated to Utkal University and OUHS with an intake of 62 students.
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) Four-year undergraduate degree program with six-month internship, training students in occupational therapy techniques for rehabilitation of persons with disabilities; intake of 62 students.
• Bachelor in Prosthetic and Orthotic (BPO) Four-year undergraduate degree program with six-month internship focusing on design, fabrication, and fitting of prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices; intake of 46 students.
• Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) Four-year undergraduate program including one-year internship, training professionals in audiology assessment and speech-language pathology services; intake of 20 students.
• Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) Two-year postgraduate program with specializations in Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Conditions, Paediatrics, and Neurology; intake of 15 students.
• Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Two-year postgraduate program with specializations in Developmental Disabilities, Hand Rehabilitation, and Neuro-rehabilitation; intake of 15 students.
• Master in Prosthetics and Orthotics (MPO) Two-year postgraduate program for advanced training in prosthetics and orthotics, requiring RCI registration; intake of 10 students.
• DNB in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Three-year postgraduate medical program with admissions through Diplomate of National Board merit list; intake of 2 students.
• Diploma in Indian Sign Language Interpretation (DISLI) Certificate program training interpreters in Indian Sign Language to facilitate communication with deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
• Certificate Course in Community Based Inclusion and Disability (CBID) Training program for disability inclusion and community-based rehabilitation approaches.
• Fellowship in Rehabilitation Surgery Advanced fellowship program in rehabilitation surgery for qualified medical professionals.
• Common Entrance Test (CET) National-level entrance test for undergraduate programs (BPT, BOT, BPO, BASLP) conducted across major cities in India with online registration.
• Post Graduate Entrance Test (PGET) National-level entrance test for postgraduate programs (MPT, MOT, MPO) with online registration and admit card management.
• ADIP Scheme Services Assistance to Disabled Persons for purchasing and fitting of aids and appliances, providing free or subsidized assistive devices to eligible beneficiaries based on income criteria under the ADIP scheme.
• Cross Disability Early Intervention Centre (CDEIC) Early intervention services for infants and toddlers aged 0-6 years at risk for developmental delays, following a transdisciplinary approach across physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional and adaptive development domains.
• Placement Services Campus placement services connecting final-year students with employers including Otto-Bock, Endolite, ALIMCO, and other organizations in the rehabilitation sector.
• Rehabilitation Camps Mobile rehabilitation camps conducted in rural, tribal, and remote areas of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and North-Eastern states for distribution of aids and appliances and assessment of persons with disabilities.
• Common Admission Portal Unified online platform for admission registration, application tracking, and counselling updates for CET and PGET programs.
• Certificate Course in Bench Skills (CBS) Skill development course for persons with disabilities, focusing on practical bench skills for vocational rehabilitation and employment.
• Internship Programme Six-month internship program for BPT and BOT graduates, with provisions for outside students from recognized universities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200-bedded hospital capacity with multiple specialized departments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• NALCO (National Aluminium Company Limited)minorOthers · 27 March 2025MoU signed with NALCO for CSR initiative. NALCO provided an EV bus to SVNIRTAR as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility program, supporting transportation for students and patients with disabilities.
• NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation Limited)minorOthers · 27 March 2025MoU signed with NTPC for CSR collaboration. NTPC supports SVNIRTAR through corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• IOCL (Indian Oil Corporation Limited)minorOthers · 27 March 2025MoU signed with IOCL for CSR partnership. IOCL collaborates with SVNIRTAR under corporate social responsibility programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Mobility India: Bangalore-based NGO providing rehabilitation services, prosthetics/orthotics, and CBR programs in India with global south reach. Comparable rehabilitation service scope and assistive device focus but operates as an NGO rather than a government institute.
• Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS / Jaipur Foot): Not-for-profit organisation providing free prosthetic limbs (Jaipur Foot) and rehabilitation services across India with significant patient throughput. Comparable in disability services and prosthetic device delivery, but focused on a single assistive product line.
• Nightingales Home Health Services: Private home-based rehabilitation provider offering physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and elder care services across Indian metros. Comparable therapy service offering but focused on urban private-pay patients in home settings rather than institute-based care.

Direct peers

• National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (NILD): National autonomous institute for locomotor disabilities offering rehabilitation services, prosthetic/orthotic manufacturing, and degree programs under the same ministry. Closely comparable mandate, funding model, and service mix.
• Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (AYJNIHH): National autonomous institute under the same ministry, focused on speech and hearing disabilities with rehabilitation, BASLP/MASLP programs, hearing aid distribution, and outreach — directly comparable in operational model and ministry affiliation.
• National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD): Autonomous institute under DEPwD serving persons with multiple disabilities through rehabilitation services, early intervention, special education, and degree programs. Sister national institute with analogous structure and multi-disability scope.
• Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (PDUNIPPD): Another national autonomous institute under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, providing medical rehabilitation, prosthetics & orthotics, physiotherapy, and degree programs. Most direct institutional peer — both run national-level entrance tests and similar academic/clinical rehabilitation programs.

Broad incumbents

• Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC): Large tertiary rehabilitation hospital in Delhi providing spinal injury and locomotor rehabilitation with modern infrastructure. Comparable patient population (locomotor disabilities) but operates as a private-sector specialty hospital rather than a government institute.
• Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO): Public-sector undertaking under the same ministry that manufactures and supplies assistive devices including prosthetics and orthotics. SVNIRTAR was originally a subsidiary unit of ALIMCO; both serve the ADIP scheme ecosystem with device manufacturing and distribution.

Others

• Portea Medical: India's largest home healthcare company providing physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and elder care services. Adjacent rehabilitation services provider with a consumer-facing digital platform — relevant as a private-sector benchmark for service delivery and patient experience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SvnirtarOlatpur
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/SVNIRTAROLATPUR
• Facebookfacebook.com/SVNIRTARCUTTACK
• Instagraminstagram.com/_svnirtar_/?hl=en

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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