ADHAR Special Home for Specially Abled

What ADHAR Special Home for Specially Abled does

ADHAR Special Home for Specially Abled (legally registered as "ADHAR — Association of Parents of Mentally Retarded Children") is a Public Charitable Trust founded in 1990 in Badlapur, Maharashtra, under the leadership of Late Mr. Madhavrao Gore. The organization provides lifelong residential care, vocational training, healthcare, and rehabilitation services for intellectually disabled adults across three campuses in Maharashtra — Badlapur (~235 residents, since 1990), Nashik (~100 residents, since 2012), and Satara (operational since 2024) — serving a combined resident population of approximately 340 individuals. In June 2023, ADHAR extended its mission with a Senior Citizen Home at Nashik catering to the aging parents of specially-abled children, and in 2024 it instituted the Madhavrao Gore Seva Gaurav National Award to recognize sector leadership in intellectual disability services.

The core operating model is human-delivered residential care rather than a technology platform; ADHAR has no app, no proprietary software, and no AI components. Revenue is generated through three streams: individual and family residential fees that are means-tested and not publicly disclosed; donations from individuals; and corporate CSR grants from a diversified base of Indian financial and industrial partners (including SBI Foundation, BNP Paribas, Chellaram Foundation, ARCIL, ALD Vacuum Technologies, and Bondioli & Pavesi). The organization reaches families through community engagement, parent awareness meets across Maharashtra, the Tata Mumbai Marathon (where it has held Diamond Privilege Level status for three consecutive years and Elite Level in 2026), corporate volunteer programs, and an active social media presence. Governance is by a board of trustees headed by Chairman Vishwas Gore, with COO Ganesh Ambekar managing daily operations.

The customer base is structurally locked in by the nature of the service — intellectually disabled adults require lifelong support and switching costs are effectively infinite — while the organization's 35-year operational history, parent-led governance model, and demonstrated capacity to attract repeat CSR funding form the foundation of its competitive position in the Indian nonprofit sector for intellectual disability care.

Name

ADHAR Special Home for Specially Abled

Legal name

ADHAR - Association of Parents of Mentally Retarded Children

Website

https://adhar.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ADHAR is a Public Charitable Trust in Maharashtra, India, operating three residential campuses (Badlapur, Nashik, Satara) that provide lifelong care for approximately 340 intellectually disabled adults, plus a Senior Citizen Home for their aging parents, funded primarily through CSR grants and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Care Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLADAGAA

Personal Care & ADL Assistance (bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Non-Medical In-Home Care & Personal Care

Keywords

• Disability residential care
• Special needs services
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Senior citizen care
• Intellectual disability support

Headquarters

HQ city

Thane (Mumbai Head Office)

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and CSR Funding: ADHAR operates as a Public Charitable Trust relying primarily on donations from individuals, corporations through CSR initiatives, and foundation grants. The organization receives support for infrastructure projects, operational costs, and specific program funding from various donors.
2. Residential Care Fees: Fees from families for residential care services at Badlapur, Nashik, and Satara centers. The organization provides lifelong care for intellectually disabled adults with varying levels of family contribution based on means.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ADHAR is a Public Charitable Trust providing lifelong residential care, rehabilitation, and vocational training for intellectually disabled adults across three centers in Maharashtra (Badlapur, Nashik, and Satara), serving approximately 340 residents. The organization also operates a Senior Citizen Home for the aging parents of specially-abled children and administers the annual Madhavrao Gore Seva Gaurav National Award recognizing excellence in intellectual disability services.

Product overview

ADHAR Special Home for Specially Abled is a charitable organization providing lifelong residential care and rehabilitation services for intellectually disabled adults. The organization operates three residential care centers across Maharashtra: Badlapur (established 1990, ~235 residents), Nashik (established 2012, ~100 residents), and Satara (established 2024). Additionally, ADHAR operates a Senior Citizen Home for aging parents of specially-abled children and administers the annual Madhavrao Gore Seva Gaurav National Award recognizing excellence in intellectual disability services. The organization does not offer technology products or SaaS platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Adhar Special Homes: Residential care homes for intellectually disabled adults in Badlapur, Nashik, and Satara
• ADHAR Senior Citizen Home
• Madhavrao Gore Seva Gaurav Award

Products and services

• ADHAR Special Homes - Residential Care Lifelong residential care and rehabilitation services for intellectually disabled adults across three centers in Badlapur, Nashik, and Satara in Maharashtra. Includes 24x7 care, vocational training, healthcare, recreational activities, and respite care.
• Adhar Badlapur Centre Main ADHAR residential center providing care for approximately 235 intellectually disabled adults near Mumbai, featuring dormitories (including new 52-bedded SBI Male Dormitory and BNP Ladies Dormitory), vocational training facilities, and recreational spaces.
• Adhar Nashik Centre Second ADHAR residential center established in 2012, accommodating approximately 100 intellectually disabled adults in Nashik district. Features eco-friendly initiatives including bio-fuel water boilers and solar power systems, and houses the Senior Citizen Home.
• Adhar Satara Centre Third ADHAR residential center operational since 2024, located on a 4.5-acre campus in Satara with fencing, CCTV security systems, solar power installation, and a newly inaugurated female dormitory.
• ADHAR Senior Citizen Home Lifelong care facility at Nashik campus for senior parents of specially-abled children, providing single/twin sharing rooms, nutrition, health assistance, and compassionate staff support in a peaceful environment.
• Adhar Respite Care Short-term respite care services for intellectually disabled individuals available at all three ADHAR centers (Badlapur, Nashik, and Satara), providing temporary relief for primary caregivers and families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served approximately 340 intellectually disabled adults across 3 centers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Sanjeevani InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for parent awareness meetings in Karad, organizing sessions for parents of children with intellectual disabilities. Approximately 50-55 parents attended awareness meetings.
• Karvaan - The Musical JourneyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusical performance program bringing joy to special children and senior citizens. Team of 20 performers delivers soulful songs, creating memorable musical experiences. Organized by Dr. Puni Bakshi.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Holy Cross Service Society: Manipur-based NGO operating residential and vocational services for persons with intellectual disabilities across Northeast India. Comparable in residential IDD care model, though operating in a distinct regional geography.
• Bethany Society: Meghalaya-based NGO providing residential care, education, and rehabilitation for persons with intellectual disabilities. Comparable in residential IDD mission and nonprofit trust structure, though serving a different region.

Broad incumbents

• Amar Seva Sangam: Tamil Nadu-based NGO offering residential rehabilitation and long-term care for persons with disabilities including intellectual disabilities. Comparable as a large, established South Indian operator with integrated rehabilitation and residential services.
• Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled: Bangalore-based national NGO providing rehabilitation, residential, vocational, and skill training for persons with disabilities. Comparable in mission breadth, multi-state operations, and disability-sector scale.
• Cheshire Homes India: National network of residential homes for persons with severe disabilities across India. Comparable as a scaled incumbent in the lifelong residential disability care segment, with broader geographic reach and institutional legacy.

Emerging players

• Sense International India: Ahmedabad-based national NGO supporting people with deafblindness and multiple disabilities including intellectual disabilities. Comparable as a mission-aligned disability-care operator, though focused on a different primary beneficiary group.
• Asha Kiran Special School and Rehabilitation Centre: Jaipur-based organization providing residential and day care services for intellectually disabled children and adults. Comparable as an emerging regional residential IDD care provider in India.

Others

• National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, CP, MR, MD Act (Local Level Committees): Statutory body under India's Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment that funds and supports NGOs serving persons with autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, and multiple disabilities. Comparable as the policy and funding ecosystem that ADHAR operates within and depends on for grants.

Direct peers

• Navkshitij: Pune-based NGO providing lifelong residential care and vocational training for intellectually disabled adults. Directly comparable to ADHAR as a peer Maharashtra IDD residential care provider, and recipient of ADHAR's Madhavrao Gore Seva Gaurav National Award 2025.
• Aai Day Care Sanstha: Pen-based (Maharashtra) organization providing day care and residential services for persons with intellectual disabilities. Directly comparable in mission, geography, and beneficiary segment; inaugural recipient of ADHAR's Madhavrao Gore Seva Gaurav Award in 2024.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@adhar.foundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/adharfoundationforspeciallyabled
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adhar-special-home-for-specially-abled
• Instagraminstagram.com/adharfoundation_

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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