FMR India Asha Niketan

What FMR India Asha Niketan does

FMR India Asha Niketan is a faith-based non-profit community serving adults with intellectual disabilities across five Indian cities. Founded in Bangalore in 1970 and affiliated with the International Federation of L'Arche Communities, the organization operates residential, educational, vocational, outreach, and day-care programs in Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Kozhikode (Nandi Bazar), and Asansol. Its service model centers on long-term community living for intellectually disabled adults, supplemented by inclusive employment pathways, family outreach, and caregiver support. Revenue is generated entirely through donations and contributions, with operational scale evidenced by 100+ core members at the Kolkata centers alone and additional cohorts at the other four sites.

The organization delivers no proprietary technology product and operates with a small staff base across multiple physical centers. Service delivery is human-led, community-embedded, and faith-grounded, with no digital platform, app, or technology-enabled service surface documented. Strategic partnerships with L'Arche International, Saveetha Dental College, UCO Bank, VIBGYOR Group, and ESI Hospital Bangalore extend its service and funding reach without commercial integration.

Capital structure is that of a traditional non-profit: donor-funded, CSR-partner supported, and dependent on philanthropic inflows rather than earned revenue or venture capital. Compensation levels (caregivers at ₹12,000/month) reflect the cost-conscious structure typical of faith-based disability-care NGOs in India. Recent activity — including a February 2026 tender for a Chennai multipurpose centre — suggests ongoing infrastructure investment rather than rapid scaling, consistent with an organization that has added only one new center (Asansol, 2007) in the past 18 years.

Name

FMR India Asha Niketan

Legal name

L'Arche FMR India

Website

https://larchefmrindia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FMR India Asha Niketan is a faith-based non-profit community serving adults with intellectual disabilities through residential, educational, vocational, and outreach programs across five Indian centers, affiliated with L'Arche International and funded through donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Care Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disability & Chronic Condition Care Coordination (EDALAFAI)

Keywords

• Disability care services
• Residential care services
• Vocational training programs
• Intellectual disability support
• Community outreach services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: As a faith-based nonprofit organization, FMR India Asha Niketan relies on donations, contributions, and support from individuals, organizations, and government bodies to fund its residential, educational, and vocational programs for people with intellectual disabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FMR India Asha Niketan operates faith-based community centers that provide residential care, educational programs, vocational training (including hand-crafted materials such as batik work), and outreach services for adults with intellectual disabilities. Core members live alongside assistants in shared community homes across five locations in India. The organization delivers day programs that engage core members in therapeutic, meaningful craft-making activities that build confidence and self-respect.

Product overview

FMR India Asha Niketan is a social services organization offering a coordinated set of services for people with intellectual disabilities. The core offerings include residential care, educational programs, vocational training (particularly in hand-crafted materials like batik work), outreach services, and a Day Care Program. The organization operates multiple community centers across India (Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Nandi Bazar, Asansol) and publishes regular newsletters documenting community activities. The services are provided through mutually transforming community relationships where people with and without disabilities live and work together.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Services
• Educational Services
• Vocational Training Program
• Day Care Program
• Outreach Services

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and minor.

• International Federation of L'Arche CommunityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFMR India Asha Niketan is an affiliate member of the International Federation of L'Arche Community (www.larche.org). This global network connects communities worldwide that bring together people with and without intellectual disabilities.
• Saveetha Dental College and HospitalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaveetha Dental College and Hospitals organizes dental checkups for all members at Asha Niketan, providing healthcare support to the community.
• UCO BankminorOthersUCO Bank visited and provided support to Asha Niketan Kolkata, demonstrating corporate social responsibility engagement.
• VIBGYOR Group of SchoolsminorOthersHigh school students from VIBGYOR Group of Schools visited Asha Niketan, suggesting educational outreach and youth engagement programs.
• Department of Community Medicine at ESI Hospital BangaloreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical department from ESI Hospital Bangalore visited the center, providing healthcare support and partnerships for community health programs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXZQq_yObAAEuPcyvR14rzQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/larchefmrindia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fmr-india

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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