<p>Bengaluru: India has over three million registered non-governmental organisations (NGOs), many of which have the potential to drive transformative changes at the grassroots level. However, a lack of professional guidance often hinders their growth. </p><p>“If they embrace technology, they can scale up and expand their influence,” said Pratik Madhav, founder of AssisTech Foundation, at the inaugural session of an NGO incubation programme launched by Bengaluru-based Global Connect Education. AssisTech Foundation supports a network of about 450 startups developing assistive technologies for the disability sector.</p><p>According to the 2011 Census, which recognised seven disabilities listed under the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995, about 2.7 per cent of India’s population lives with disabilities. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, expanded this list to 21 disabilities, but there is currently no accurate data on the disability population. Experts estimate the figure to be between 12 per cent and 15 per cent. NGOs play a crucial role in serving this largely underserved community, often compensating for inadequate government policies, which are hampered by the lack of accurate, micro-level data.</p>.MUDA 'scam': ED seeks details of 631 sites.<p>In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Global Connect Education has launched an incubation programme for small NGOs and individuals providing special education and remedial services. The inaugural programme aims to empower a cohort of grassroots organisations and centres with capacity-building support to enhance their impact.</p><p>“Many special education and remedial centres are driven by passionate individuals focused solely on creating positive change,” said Shanthi Satish, founder of Global Connect Education. “However, these organisations often lack expertise in operational management, which can significantly affect their long-term viability.”</p><p>The incubation programme seeks to bridge this gap by offering tools, training, and mentorship in areas such as organisational management, financial planning, and people management. Shanthi added that the initiative aims to create a supportive ecosystem fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth among these centres.</p><p>Through this programme, Global Connect Education, under the banner of REUSSIR Trust, hopes to amplify the impact of remedial and special education centres, contributing to a more equitable and inclusive learning environment.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: India has over three million registered non-governmental organisations (NGOs), many of which have the potential to drive transformative changes at the grassroots level. However, a lack of professional guidance often hinders their growth. </p><p>“If they embrace technology, they can scale up and expand their influence,” said Pratik Madhav, founder of AssisTech Foundation, at the inaugural session of an NGO incubation programme launched by Bengaluru-based Global Connect Education. AssisTech Foundation supports a network of about 450 startups developing assistive technologies for the disability sector.</p><p>According to the 2011 Census, which recognised seven disabilities listed under the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995, about 2.7 per cent of India’s population lives with disabilities. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, expanded this list to 21 disabilities, but there is currently no accurate data on the disability population. Experts estimate the figure to be between 12 per cent and 15 per cent. NGOs play a crucial role in serving this largely underserved community, often compensating for inadequate government policies, which are hampered by the lack of accurate, micro-level data.</p>.MUDA 'scam': ED seeks details of 631 sites.<p>In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Global Connect Education has launched an incubation programme for small NGOs and individuals providing special education and remedial services. The inaugural programme aims to empower a cohort of grassroots organisations and centres with capacity-building support to enhance their impact.</p><p>“Many special education and remedial centres are driven by passionate individuals focused solely on creating positive change,” said Shanthi Satish, founder of Global Connect Education. “However, these organisations often lack expertise in operational management, which can significantly affect their long-term viability.”</p><p>The incubation programme seeks to bridge this gap by offering tools, training, and mentorship in areas such as organisational management, financial planning, and people management. Shanthi added that the initiative aims to create a supportive ecosystem fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth among these centres.</p><p>Through this programme, Global Connect Education, under the banner of REUSSIR Trust, hopes to amplify the impact of remedial and special education centres, contributing to a more equitable and inclusive learning environment.</p>
