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
30000+
Visually Impaired
cricketers touched
5100+
Women
empowered
30+
Million Mid day
meals served
1600+
Disabled Artistes supported
in Music and Dance
1800+
Volunteers
Involved
150+
Corporate Companies
Supporting via CSR
1800+
Volunteers
Involved
150+
Corporate Companies
Supporting via CSR
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
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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.
Events
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CSR & Samarthanam Trust – FAQs
Samarthanam Trust is among the leading NGOs for disabled in India, empowered by CSR partnerships that have crossed ₹100 crores. This milestone reflects the trust corporates place in Samarthanam’s mission of disability inclusion programs in India, creating large-scale impact across education, livelihood, arts, and sports.
The CSR impact of Samarthanam Trust goes beyond numbers—it is about lives transformed. Through inclusive education for disabilities, education support for blind students, skill development for persons with disabilities, and community-based rehabilitation in India, thousands have found dignity, independence, and opportunity. CSR has enabled inclusive arts like SUNADHA, sports empowerment through Cricket for the Blind, and accessible classrooms for children with intellectual disabilities.
Samarthanam Trust is recognized as one of the most trusted CSR partnership NGOs in India because of its values: trust, reliability, and transparency. Corporates choose Samarthanam for corporate CSR projects for disability because every initiative is measurable, accountable, and deeply human. The Trust’s motto— “Transparency in impact, dignity in delivery”—makes it a reliable partner for long-term CSR collaborations.
Samarthanam Trust is among the best NGOs in Bangalore for disability support, with proven success in managing high-impact CSR projects. From rehabilitation services for the disabled to support services for the differently abled, Samarthanam has built a reputation for delivering inclusive, scalable, and sustainable programs that corporates can proudly align with.
Corporates can collaborate with Samarthanam Trust through inclusive arts sponsorships, accessible education programs, skill development initiatives, and sports empowerment projects. Impactful CSR partnerships may include funding scholarships for students with disabilities, supporting SUNADHA’s inclusive cultural performances, co-creating digital accessibility solutions, or enabling cricket for the blind through national tournaments and coaching camps. Each collaboration is designed to meet CSR compliance requirements while driving social impact, inclusion, and visibility for persons with disabilities in India and globally.
