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Swayamkrushi Celebrates 35 Years Supporting Persons with Disabilities
Swayamkrushi is a non‑profit in Hyderabad that helps people with intellectual disabilities.
It started in 1991 and now has been helping for 35 years.
The organization runs a school, a hostel for girls, group homes, therapy rooms, and a college that teaches special education.
They give people skills to learn, work, and live on their own.
Ten women who learned at Swayamkrushi now work at a local store.
The founder, Manjula Kalyan, wants everyone with disabilities to feel proud and independent.
Swayamkrushi, a Hyderabad‑based non‑profit, marks 35 years of service to people with intellectual disabilities.
The organization operates a school, hostel, five group homes, therapy units and a special education college on a five‑acre campus in Chennapur, Jawahar Nagar.
It has supported 250 individuals and offers education, vocational training, residential care and independent‑living skills.
Ten women trained at Swayamkrushi now work at Ratnadeep stores in weighing, sealing, barcoding and cleaning roles.
Founder Manjula Kalyan envisions an inclusive society where people with disabilities can thrive and live with dignity.
- Who
- Manjula Kalyan and Swayamkrushi staff
- What
- 35‑year anniversary of services to persons with intellectual disabilities
- Where
- Hyderabad, India (Chennapur, Jawahar Nagar)
- When
- 2026
- Why
- to empower people with intellectual disabilities and promote an inclusive society
Key facts
- Organization
- Swayamkrushi
- Founded
- 1991
- Founder
- Manjula Kalyan
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Campus size
- 5 acres
- Services
- Education, vocational training, residential care, independent living
- Number of supported individuals
- 250
- Number of group homes
- 5
- Number of hostel residents
- 70 girls
- College affiliation
- Osmania University
Quotes
Manjula Kalyan
Founder‑director of Swayamkrushi
““We strive to equip persons with intellectual disabilities with the skills, knowledge and support needed to lead fulfilling lives and become self‑reliant members of society.””
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““I conceived the idea of group homes.””
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Sources
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