Aadhaar Counselling & Therapy

What Aadhaar Counselling & Therapy does

ACT2Enable (Aadhaar Counselling and Therapy) is a Section 8 not-for-profit company headquartered in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, delivering counselling, therapy, and educational services for children with developmental disabilities, adolescents and youth, parents, and educational institutions across India. The organization operates a dual model: Social Impact Initiatives (habilitation for children with cerebral palsy, autism, Down's syndrome, and intellectual disabilities; School Readiness Program; School Plus remedial program; Aadhaar Kaushal vocational training) funded primarily through CSR partnerships, individual donations with 80G tax benefits, and cross-subsidization; and Professional Institutional Services (tiered Career Counselling aligned with NEP 2020, psychosocial counselling, digital mindfulness programs, and Certificate Courses in Career Counselling) delivered on a fee basis.

Core delivery is built around RCI-certified Rehabilitation Psychologists, Developmental Paediatricians, qualified psychotherapists, and Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) customized per child. Psychometric assessments drive career-counselling recommendations. Services are delivered in-person at the Bhopal centre, online, and in hybrid formats, with claimed reach spanning pan-India and internationally to the USA, UK, Canada, Europe, and South-East Asia. The organization has 120+ school and college partnerships and operates the Hindi-language 'Career Counsellors India' YouTube channel as a top-of-funnel content asset.

Revenue mechanics combine chargeable therapy and training fees (professional services), CSR funding and donations (with 80G, 12A, and CSR-1 certifications enabling tax-advantaged inflows), and pro bono delivery to economically disadvantaged populations funded via cross-subsidization. The headcount is small (11-50 employees), and the entity inherits a 21+ year legacy through its parent Aadhaar NGO. No revenue figures, funding rounds, or financial forecasts are publicly disclosed.

Name

Aadhaar Counselling & Therapy

Legal name

ACAT Aadhaar Counselling and Therapy Council

Website

https://act2enable.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACT2Enable is a Bhopal-based Section 8 not-for-profit delivering counselling, therapy, and career guidance services for children with special needs, adolescents, parents, and educational institutions across India, combining CSR/donation-funded social impact programs with fee-based professional training and therapy services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Counselling and Therapy Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Support Services (6117), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Therapy-Integrated Childcare Support (coordination with OT/PT/SLP/ABA) (HSAAAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Autism Executive Functioning & Academic Skills Intervention (EDAKAKAI), Severe Behavior Treatment & Crisis/De-escalation Services (ABA) (EDAKAHAK)

Keywords

• Child development services
• Career counselling
• Disability intervention therapy
• Psychosocial counselling services
• Special education support

Headquarters

HQ city

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Social Impact Services - Chargeable Therapy: Chargeable therapy and counselling services for individuals from Above Poverty Line (APL) families, including habilitation, school readiness, career counselling, and psychosocial counselling sessions.
2. Social Impact Initiatives - CSR Funding & Donations: Funding for social impact programs comes from CSR partnerships, donations from organizations and individuals. Donations are allocated to specific programs, monitored, audited, and outcomes shared through annual impact reports. Donors receive 80G tax receipts.
3. Professional Institutional Services: Testing and counselling charges for professional institutional clients. Also includes Certificate Course in Career Counselling and Career Educator programs with fees.
4. Pro Bono Services: Free services provided to socio-economic and disadvantaged sections of society, funded through cross-subsidization from paid services and CSR/donation allocations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ACT2Enable delivers counselling, therapy, and educational services for children with special needs, adolescents, youth, and parents through a dual-track model: Social Impact Initiatives (habilitation, School Readiness Program, Customized Counselling for Parents, School Plus remedial program, and Aadhaar Kaushal vocational training) and Professional Institutional Services (career counselling at Basic/Advance/Professional levels, career guidance workshops, psychosocial counselling, CARE TO CHEER program, and Digital Mindfulness programs for different age groups). Services are delivered by RCI-certified professionals including Rehabilitation Psychologists, Developmental Paediatricians, and qualified psychotherapists, in physical, hybrid, and online modes across India and selectively internationally.

Product overview

ACT2Enable (Aadhaar Counselling and Therapy) is a Section 8 not-for-profit company offering a comprehensive suite of counselling, therapy, and educational services. The portfolio consists of two main operational models: Social Impact Initiatives (Child Development with Habilitation, School Readiness Program, and Customized Counselling for Parents; Education & Vocation with School Plus Program and Aadhaar Kaushal vocational training) and Professional Institutional Services (Career Counselling at Basic, Advance, and Professional levels with Social Impact variant; Career Guidance via YouTube channel and workshops; Psychosocial Counselling including Individual Counselling and CARE TO CHEER program; and Digital Mindfulness Programs for different age groups including Awesome Digital Champion, Youth, Guardian, and Seniors). Training and Mentorship offerings include Certificate Course in Career Counselling and Career Educators Program. Services are delivered in physical, hybrid, and online modes across India and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Habilitation (Disability Intervention) Advances special needs children's health, learning and inclusion through sustainable, equitable support systems that reduce development gaps. Empowers children with moderate to severe disabilities (intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, autism, multiple disabilities) by building life skills and long-term self-reliance through therapy and Individualized Educational Plans.
• School Readiness Program Enables children with mild developmental disabilities to attend regular mainstream schools through comprehensive assessment, therapy, and Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) developed by RCI-certified professionals including Developmental Paediatricians, physiotherapists, speech therapists, and special educators.
• Customized Counselling Program For Parents (CCPP) A program specifically designed to address the difficulties faced by parents of children with special needs, helping them understand the real problems of the child and how to overcome them through counselling, mentoring, and sensitisation sessions.
• School Plus Program Provides specific academic assistance through remedial classes to underperformers and dropouts, bridging the gap between current knowledge and expected level. Enables children with mild developmental disabilities to attend regular schools. Fund utilisation: 90% for direct learner services, 5% for activity charges, remaining for administration.
• Aadhaar Kaushal (Vocational Program) Vocational program creating sustainable livelihood for school dropouts, employable youth from Below Poverty Line, and youth with special needs. Includes Aadhaar Nutri, Nano-entrepreneurship, and Job Readiness tracks.
• Career Counselling Program Career counselling program for students from Class 8 onwards, integrating mental well-being, psychometric assessments, parental guidance, and personalized planning aligned with NEP 2020. Available in Basic, Advance, and Professional tiers plus a Social Impact variant for EWS/BPL communities.
• Career Guidance Workshops Interactive, activity-based workshops conducted in schools and colleges exploring diverse career pathways with practical insights to support informed decision-making. Reaches students directly through 120+ school and college partnerships pan-India.
• Individual Counselling Client-centred counselling delivered in physical, hybrid, and online modes by qualified psychotherapists trained in cognitive and behavioural approaches, focusing on emotional regulation, coping skills, and psychosocial well-being for adolescents, youth, and adults.
• CARE TO CHEER Program Program to strengthen social values, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour among children and adolescents. Includes Care to Cheer – Junior for young children and Care to Cheer – Senior for adolescents.
• Digital Mindfulness Programs Suite of digital wellness programs addressing digital addiction, cyberbullying, and online safety: Awesome Digital Champion (ages 10-16, 6-week post-school program), Awesome Digital Youth (ages 16-25), Awesome Digital Guardian (for parents), and Awesome Digital Seniors (for senior citizens).
• Certificate Course in Career Counselling Certification program for aspiring career counsellors led by experienced and internationally certified trainers, preparing participants to become future-ready professionals aligned with NEP 2020.
• Career Educators Program Program for teachers, tutors, psychologists, and education professionals building capacity to deliver foundational, age-appropriate career education within schools and community settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 44,843+ youth and adolescents reached through programs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CSR PartnerscoreOthersACT2Enable seeks CSR partners committed to community impact for children, youth, and families. Partners should be open to co-creating innovative, scalable, and sustainable solutions in career guidance, employability skills, and education-to-career transitions. Partners must demonstrate credible governance, measurable outcomes, and structured CSR reporting aligned with national priorities and SDGs.
• Government BodiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACT2Enable collaborates with government bodies to co-create scalable, evidence-based career guidance programs aligned with national priorities and Sustainable Development Goals. The organisation is open to partnering in the collaboration-building phase for social impact programs.
• Academic InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with academic institutions for career counselling programs, training and mentorship of career educators, and research on career development and educational outcomes.
• International OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACT2Enable partners with international organisations for cross-border program delivery and scalability of evidence-based career guidance models. Service delivery extends to USA, UK, Canada, Europe, and South-East Asia.
• Aadhaar Gyan Dhatri SamiticoreOthersACT2Enable is closely tied to the legacy and operations of Aadhaar Gyan Dhatri Samiti, a Bhopal-based NGO that has served children and families for over 21 years. ACT2Enable carries forward the professional and ethical legacy of Aadhaar, extending its work through a social entrepreneurship initiative.
• Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) - Incube FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory board member Mr. Sujay Dixit serves as CEO of TISS Incube Foundation, providing strategic guidance and potential program collaboration for social entrepreneurship and incubation initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• iDreamCareer: India-based career counselling platform offering psychometric assessments and one-on-one career guidance. Comparable in target customer (secondary and higher secondary students) and use of psychometric tools, though delivery is fully online rather than hybrid.
• Mindler: Gurgaon-based edtech offering career counselling, psychometric assessments, and online career guidance for students. Overlaps directly with ACT2Enable's Career Counselling portfolio but operates as a venture-backed digital-first subscription product rather than a non-profit hybrid model.
• Univariety: Indian edtech platform providing career counselling and college guidance solutions to schools and students. Comparable target market (school partnerships and career guidance from Class 8+) with a SaaS-led delivery model competing for institutional contracts that ACT2Enable also targets.

Direct peers

• Latika Roy Foundation: Dehradun-based non-profit serving children with disabilities through special education, therapy, vocational training, and family support. Comparable in mission (disability inclusion, school readiness), funding model (donations + fees), and grassroots service delivery to ACT2Enable.
• SNEHA Mumbai: Mumbai-based non-profit working on child health, nutrition, and violence against women and children. Founded by Padma Shri Dr. Armida Fernandez (also on ACT2Enable's advisory board). Comparable as a non-profit addressing child welfare with strong institutional and donor backing.
• Parivaar Education Society: Mumbai-based NGO providing therapy, education, and vocational training for children with special needs. Directly comparable service mix (habilitation, school readiness, vocational training) with cross-subsidised revenue model similar to ACT2Enable.
• Ummeed Child Development Center: Mumbai-based non-profit providing therapy, early intervention, and family support for children with developmental disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, and intellectual disabilities. Most directly comparable to ACT2Enable's habilitation and school readiness programs in target population and service model.
• Aarambh India: India-based non-profit offering child development and special education services including early intervention and therapy. Comparable in mission, target beneficiaries (children with special needs), and operational model combining paid therapy with donation-funded programs.

Broad incumbents

• Career Launcher: Established Indian test prep and career guidance company operating pan-India with classroom and online programs. Overlaps with ACT2Enable's career counselling and psychometric assessment offerings as part of a wider test-prep portfolio, but at significantly larger scale.
• National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) - Career Guidance Cell: Government-backed institution delivering career guidance and counselling across India including to underprivileged learners. Competes for the same institutional and BPL career counselling demand as ACT2Enable's Social Impact career counselling program, with structural funding advantages.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CareerCounsellorsIndia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aadhaar-centre

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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