About Samarthanam
Dr. Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar
Dr. Mahantesh G
Kivadasannavar
Founder Chairman – Samarthanam International
A three-time National Award recipient who is working on the empowerment of the disabled and making India inclusive
On the way to Vision 2030, Mahantesh looks forward to touching the lives of 10,00,000 people with disabilities
“I believe in building a society where people with disabilities are potential tax-payers but not dole recipients”
Disability rights advocate, motivational speaker, an avid traveler, technology follower, blind cricket player, English literature enthusiast, notable academician, role model to millions of people and a true visionary
You can make a big difference in someone’s life.
Our Impact
Leading a lasting change across multiple avenues
34000+
Students received
education
30743+
Youth received livelihood
training, 67% placed
1359+
Metric Tonnes Processed
& Segregated
50000+
Saplings
Planted
Stories of Change
We take pride in the accomplishments of our beneficiaries, who have overcome many odds in life to attain success and pave way to a new beginning.
Bhavani Kedia
“Bhavani has always been a strong young lady with optimism and positive thinking,” says Bhavani’s parents
Testimonials
A word of appreciation and acknowledgement from our benefactors acts as a mountain of strength and adds confidence to our team in action.
Our News
Experience for 0-2 Years
Education: PUC, Diploma or any Degree
Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled is inviting passionate and qualified individuals to be a part of the Samarthanam Institute of Music and Performing Arts (SIMPA)
Hearty congratulations to the incredibly resilient differently-abled and underprivileged students of Samarthanam’s Higher Education Program for their outstanding success in the Karnataka PUC Board Exams 2025
Eighteen-year-old Nayana, from the quiet village of Haliyuru in Karnataka, is a shining example of resilience and determination. Her story is one of extraordinary courage, shaped by personal tragedy, a locomotor disability, and unwavering ambition.
