National Trust for Handicapped (NTH)

What National Trust for Handicapped (NTH) does

National Trust for the Handicapped (NTH) is an Indian charitable trust founded in 1977 by Smt. Vasanthi A. Pai and registered under The Charitable & Religious Trusts Act, 1920. Operating from a Certified Green, disabled-friendly campus in the Qutab Institutional Area of South Delhi, the organization runs three integrated units: Ananth School (ACLD), a special school serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) ranging from cerebral palsy to ADHD through Individualized Education Plans with a 10:1 student-to-educator ratio; Svayam OPD, an outpatient therapy unit offering occupational, speech, physiotherapy, psychological services, early intervention, and ABA therapy to children, adults, and senior citizens; and the Teacher Training Department, which delivers an RCI-recognized 2-year D.Ed (SE)(IDD) diploma with an annual intake of 30 students plus Continuing Rehabilitation Education programs.

The organization does not operate a proprietary technology platform; service delivery is in-person at the campus with a hybrid Virtual School offering introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Vocational training units cover needle-fabric, bakery, cooking, recycling/stationery, and Computer Assisted Instruction, and student products are sold through the on-campus Ananth Shop. No AI/ML, mobile applications, or data infrastructure is disclosed.

The revenue model is diversified across four streams: tax-exempted (Section 80G) donations and corporate sponsorships; a recurring child sponsorship subscription at ₹6,800 per month or ₹81,600 per year; school tuition and OPD therapy fees; and fees for the RCI-approved D.Ed program and CRE workshops. Customer acquisition is community-led via parent support groups, awareness lectures, nukkad nataks, Facebook live series, and referrals, while training program admissions follow RCI guidelines. The board comprises former senior government officials (former IAS officers, Governors, and Secretaries), and strategic partners include Special Olympics Bharat and AIMS Media.

Name

National Trust for Handicapped (NTH)

Legal name

National Trust for the Handicapped (NTH)

Website

https://acld.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

National Trust for the Handicapped (NTH) is a 1977-founded Indian charitable trust operating from South Delhi that delivers special education, multi-disciplinary therapy, and RCI-recognized teacher training for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education and Disability Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Educational Support Services (611710), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Schools & Life Skills Programs (EDAKAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education Alternative / Nonpublic Schools (NPS) & Placements (EDAKAAAF), IEP/504 Planning, Case Management & Compliance (EDAJAKAB), Special Education Evaluation & Assessment (Psychoeducational, Speech/Language, OT/PT) (EDAJAKAA), OT Evaluations, Assessments & IEP/504 Planning Support (EDAKAFAM)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Intellectual disability rehabilitation
• Special educator training
• Developmental therapy services
• Vocational training disability

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: The organization accepts financial donations from individuals and corporate sponsors. All donations are tax exempted under section 80G of the Income Tax Act. Corporate sponsors help maintain the highest quality of facilities and services.
2. Child Sponsorship: Monthly sponsorship program for children with pricing tiers: 1 month at 6,800 INR, 3 months at 20,400 INR, 6 months at 40,800 INR, and annual at 81,600 INR.
3. School Tuition and Therapy Fees: Revenue generated from school admission fees and additional OPD therapy services for enrolled students. Extra OPD therapy services are charged separately at special prices.
4. Teacher Training Program Fees: Fees collected for the 2-year D.Ed (SE)(IDD) Diploma program in Special Education. Fee payment is made via bank transfer annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

National Trust for the Handicapped (NTH) delivers integrated special education, rehabilitation, and therapeutic services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Its three units are Ananth School (ACDL), a one-stop centre providing structured training, individualized education plans, therapies, and vocational training; Svayam OPD, an outpatient department offering occupational therapy, speech therapy, physiotherapy, behavioral/ABA therapy, early intervention, and psychological services; and a Teacher Training Department offering the RCI-recognized 2-year D.Ed (SE)(IDD) diploma with an annual intake of up to 30 students.

Product overview

National Trust for the Handicapped (NTH), operating as the Ananth Centre for Learning and Development (ACLD), is a charitable organization offering a multi-faceted portfolio of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization comprises three main units: Ananth School (a special school with comprehensive rehabilitation services), Svayam OPD (an outpatient department providing therapeutic services across all age groups), and the Teacher Training Department (offering RCI-approved D.Ed Special Education certification). Additional offerings include vocational training units, a student-run shop, and virtual learning options. The organization serves as a one-stop centre addressing the spectrum of needs from early intervention through adult vocational training, with a focus on independent living and productive adulthood.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ananth School: Special school providing rehabilitation services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) ranging from cerebral palsy to ADHD. Part of the ACDL campus.
• Svayam OPD
• Ananth Training Centre

Products and services

• Ananth School (ACLD) A special school (also called Ananth Centre for Learning and Development / ACDL) providing comprehensive rehabilitation services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including cerebral palsy and ADHD. Offers Individualized Education Plans (IEP), therapy services, vocational training, and structured training from early childhood through productive adulthood, with class sizes no larger than 10 students per special educator and assistant.
• Svayam OPD Outpatient therapeutic services unit offering psychological services, early intervention, speech therapy, physiotherapy, special education, behavioral therapy (ABA), and individual vocational training for children, adults, and senior citizens. Caters to children from special and regular schools, individuals with social, emotional, psychological and cognitive problems, and senior citizens with orthopedic or neurological disorders.
• Teacher Training Department / D.Ed (SE)(IDD) Diploma RCI-approved 2-year Diploma in Education - Special Education (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities). Also offers short-term training programmes, workshops, and Continuing Rehabilitation Education (CRE) for in-service special educators, supporting CTET and DSSSB exam preparation.
• Ananth Shop On-campus retail outlet showcasing and selling products made by Ananth School students, including handcrafted items, customized seasonal products, and vocational training outputs such as bakery goods, fabric items, jewelry, and recycled paper products. Provides motivation and a real-world employment pathway for students.
• Vocational Training Units Structured vocational skills training comprising Needle-Fabric unit (block printing, jewelry), Bakery unit, Cooking, Recycling/Stationery unit, Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) with AIMS Media, and a Seasonal unit for festivals. Designed to enable employment pathways and independent living for students with IDD.
• Therapeutic Services Comprehensive therapy offerings including Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychological Services, Behavioral Modification/ABA Therapy, Early Intervention, and Leisure Training for children, adults, and senior citizens.

Quantifiable outcome

• Student Vanshika Yadav selected for Special Olympics Bharat Roller Skating Championship 2022
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Special Olympics BharatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Olympics Bharat, recognized by the National Sports Federation, provides trained instructors who conduct sports classes for all age groups at NTH. Trainers teach athletics and games including bocce, football, badminton, and skating. Student Vanshika Yadav was selected for the Roller Skating Championship 2022 through this partnership.
• Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRCI is the regulatory body responsible for training of personnel and professionals in the field of rehabilitation and special education. NTH is an approved and recognized training centre of RCI offering the 2-year D.Ed (SE)(IDD) diploma. RCI provides the examination scheme and certification requirements for registered personnel.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Action for Ability Development and Inclusion (AADI): New Delhi-based NGO providing rehabilitation, inclusive education, and therapy services for children and adults with disabilities including IDD. Comparable service portfolio (therapy + education + community outreach) and shared Delhi-NCR operating geography.
• Tamanna Foundation: Delhi-NCR based non-profit providing educational, therapeutic, and vocational programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Most direct geographic and demographic peer to NTH, with overlapping school + OPD + therapy structure.
• ADAPT (Able Disable All People Together, formerly Spastics Society of India): Indian NGO providing integrated special education, therapy, and vocational training for children and adults with cerebral palsy, IDD, and multiple disabilities. Directly comparable as a multi-service IDD provider with school + therapy + training offerings, though operating at significantly larger scale and multiple locations.
• Mentaid Foundation: Indian non-profit focused on the welfare and rehabilitation of persons with mental retardation / intellectual disabilities. Comparable mission, target population (IDD), and integrated school + therapy + vocational services, with similar donation-dependent funding model.
• The Association for People with Disability (APD): Bangalore-based NGO providing rehabilitation, special education, vocational training, and therapy for persons with various disabilities including IDD. Comparable integrated service portfolio with strong emphasis on vocational and livelihood outcomes paralleling NTH's vocational units.
• Sarthak Educational Trust: Delhi-based NGO offering special education, vocational training, and rehabilitation for persons with intellectual disabilities, autism, and cerebral palsy. Strong vocational and livelihood focus paralleling NTH's Ananth Shop and vocational units, with documented employment outcomes.
• Vidyasagar (formerly Spastics Society of Chennai): One of India's largest NGOs serving people with cerebral palsy and IDD, offering special education, therapy, vocational training, and parent support. Operates as a single-organization integrated service hub — the closest structural analog to NTH's Ananth Centre model.
• Ummeed Child Development Center: Mumbai-based non-profit offering early intervention, therapy, and inclusive education for children with developmental disabilities including IDD and autism. Comparable service mix (therapy + special education) and outpatient center delivery model akin to NTH's Svayam OPD.

Broad incumbents

• National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID, formerly NIMH): Government of India autonomous body headquartered in Secunderabad with regional centers, providing special education, therapy, teacher training, and rehabilitation services for IDD. Operates at national scale and offers RCI-recognized programs — comparable mandate and service mix but as a public-sector institution.
• Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) accredited training programs (network): The RCI accredits a nationwide network of teacher training institutions offering D.Ed Special Education and equivalent diplomas. NTH's Ananth Training Centre is one such institution; peers include other accredited special education colleges across India competing for the same cohort of aspiring special educators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles5 records

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