Dr. Mahantesh G K
Founder Chairman – Samarthanam International
A three-time National Award recipient who is working on the empowerment of the disabled and making India inclusive
“I believe in building a society where people with disabilities are potential tax-payers but not dole recipients”
On the way to Vision 2030, Mahantesh looks forward to touching the lives of 10,00,000 people with disabilities
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
Our Initiatives
Seven diverse initiatives transforming the lives of people with disabilities and the underprivileged
Our Impact
Leading a lasting change across multiple avenues
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Visually Impaired
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Women
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receive nutritious mid-day meals
Samarthanam, a pioneer in the field of disability empowerment building productive and meaningful lives
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.
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Bhavani Kedia
“Bhavani has always been a strong young lady with optimism and positive thinking,” says Bhavani’s parents
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Testimonial
A word of appreciation and acknowledgement from our benefactors acts as a mountain of strength and adds confidence to our team in action.
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Join Our Team at SIMPA – Samarthanam Institute of Music and Performing Arts
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)
Read MoreDifferently-Abled and Underprivileged Students of Samarthanam Excel in Karnataka PUC Board Exams 2025
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
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