Manobal
The Power is
within You.
Our Vision
To build an inclusive society of good human beings by providing equal opportunities of education to all.
Our Mission
To enable persons with disabilities, orphans, transgenders, & economically underprivileged students by providing them quality residential education & employment opportunities for their holistic development.
Our Purpose
Many NGO(s) in India work for persons with disabilities, orphans, and economically underprivileged children below the age of 18 years. However, there are hardly any organisations providing better development opportunities in residential, higher education and competitive examinations guidance, to students, above 18. We realised the problems faced by persons with disabilities and orphans are mostly unaddressed. Manobal was initiated as the solution to address these problems. We work on a paradigm shift to a create a new thought that works towards their development.
Persons with Disabilities
Most persons with disabilities are conditioned from a young age to believe that their disability defines them, and all they need is to learn some small vocational skill to survive by themselves in the world. They are told that they can’t have big dreams. Manobal believes that they deserve to have ambitions as well.
Orphans
For orphans, there are very limited options to build their lives once they are 18. They are expected to move out of orphanages or shelter homes to fend for themselves. Due to lack of proper guidance family care such children are vulnerable. We empower them with free residential education and training. Manobal focuses on providing them with a better environment for their smooth and successful integration into mainstream society.
Economically Underprivilieged
These students can be from any castes, religions, place or gender, here they are taken in based on their potential and merit. These children haven’t got the right opportunities in life because they come from backgrounds where their parents are not quite aware of the importance of education. Sometimes they also do not get right exposure to opportunities which takes away their chance to excel in their field of study. Many rural and tribal section girls’ families do not give priority for their higher education. We support students and work for their smooth integration into work opportunities of their choice.
Eligibility
Candidates above 16 years of age. Minimum qualification is 10th and 12th grades of education cleared.
Student’s Category
- Visually Impaired
- Hearing Impaired
- Low Vision
- Orthopedically Impaired
- Dwarfism
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Thalassemia
- Slow Learners
- Locomotor Disability
- Multiple Disability including Deaf – blindness
- Orphans
- Cerebral Palsy
- Hemophilia
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Acid Attack Victims
- Schedule Tribe and Schedule Caste
- Economically Weaker section of all caste and religion
Training & Education
Medium of Training
- Residential
- Non-residential
- Online
Modules
- Training for Competitive Exams
UPSC, SSC, PSC, Bank, Railway NEET, MHTCET, Law, MBA, MSW, NID, etc.
- Higher Education
Graduation and Post graduation courses in all stream, PhD.
- Higher Secondary Education
11th and 12th Std, Training for competitive examinations NEET, IIT-JEE ,MH-CET, NID, NDA etc.
- In exceptional cases we give admission to
Students of 8th, 9th and 10th Std.
Training Programs
- Training in Technology
Basic and advanced computer training for visually impaired students.
- Training Programs Personality Development, Career Counselling, Interview Preparation, Entrepreneurship Development, Spoken English.
- Extra Curricular Activities & Training Programs
Handicraft training, Macrom work training, Production and sales unit, Music & Art
- Training Programs for Schools and CollegesCollaboration with institutions having persons with disabilities or orphan students, teachers & parents training.
- Online Training Courses are also available.
Manobal’s Key Attributes
- Inclusive Education : Students are from all types of disabilities, orphan, underprivileged youth, transgender from all religions and caste.
- Accessibility at all Levels : Accessible infrastructure, technology, study material, human resource for all types of persons with disabilities. Special teacher as per disability, Assistive technology training Laptop, mobile, tab, angle player etc. Access of reader and writer for examination.
- All-in-One Integrated Facilities : Training, residence, and meals, all under one roof for 1 to 3 years. Integrated long term hand holding.
Highlights of Manobal
- Students from 14 states of India.
- 2033 residential Students have been at Manobal till date.
- Education facilities after grades 10 and 12.
- More than 500+ successful students.
- Guidance and training for Preliminary exam, Main exam and Interview under one roof.
- Focus on the student’s overall development
- 2739 students have benefitted from our scholarship schemes.
Features of Manobal
- Total accessibility for all persons with disabilities.
- Integrated facilities of training, residence and food.
- Special learning technologies and environment available for persons with disabilities
- Accessible study material, special teacher, coaching and fees for higher education.
- Training available in Hindi, English and Marathi
- Experienced and passionate teachers and trainers
- Indoor and outdoor sports facilities along with a gym.
- Music Training Centre
- Health Care Centre
- 24/7 reading room and library with braille books, e-books , audio books.
Deepstambh Scholarship
This scholarship is to provide for educational expenses of meritorious but economically weak students to provide them the best opportunities
Who can apply:
Students pursuing higher education after 12th standard or graduation.
Students appearing for various entrance exams after 10th standard, 12th standard or graduation.
Students qualified for state or national level entrance exams for higher education.
Procedure:
The student is required to write a mail to [email protected]
Our committee will select the student after reviewing his credentials and a personal interview.
Scholarship will be extended for
Fees of the course.
Residence and food expenses .
Technology required for the course.
Mentoring required in respective field.
Mobile phones, coaching fees and study books to facilitate online learning.
Impact you helped us achieve till date
Residential and Online Training
1385
Students with
disabilities
224
Orphans
3940
Economically weaker students
Jobs Acquired by Our Students
30%
Self employed
40%
In Public Sector
30%
In Private Organisations
Manobal Campus
National Level, Model Accessible Residential Training Centre
Manobal’s Residential Training Centre is India’s first-of-its-kind fully accessible initiative, dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities, orphans, transgender individuals, and economically underprivileged youth. Located just 5 km from Jalgaon in Kusumba village, the centre spans 3 acres with a 100,000 sq. ft. barrier-free campus, ensuring accessibility for all.
This national-level, free residential project is designed to provide holistic education, skill development, and career opportunities for up to 320 residential students. The campus features four key buildings, all designed with universal accessibility in mind:
✅ Training & Administrative Centre
✅ Girls’ Hostel
✅ Boys’ Hostel
✅ Kitchen & Dining Hall
Comprehensive Accessible Facilities & Training Programs
Manobal provides state-of-the-art infrastructure tailored to support the academic, professional, and personal growth of students, including:
♿ Barrier-Free Infrastructure (Ramps, Accessible Washrooms, Tactile Paths)
📚 Digital Classrooms & Library
💻 Computer Training Centre & Learning Lab
🔬 Research Centre for Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
🎤 Personality & Career Counselling Centre
🎵 Music & Performing Arts Training
👐 Handicraft & Skill Development Unit
🏥 Health Check-up & Wellness Centre
💪 Accessible Gym & Sports Facilities
Manobal is committed to building self-reliance, confidence, and career readiness through inclusive education, skill-building, and holistic development. Our mission is to create an inclusive society where every individual, regardless of ability, has equal opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed.
Features :
- Ramps of gradient 1:12 to all buildings
- Tactile floor indicators for visually impaired persons (persons with blindness)
- Railings at two levels
- Accessible toilets for mobility Hall impaired
- Accessible pathway throughout campus for connecting buildings
- Induction loop system for hearing impaired
- Furniture heights modified as per varying user groups
- Anti skid flooring in wet areas
- Special door locks that allow opening in emergency from outside
- Panic alarm button in washrooms
- Braille, tactile, multilingual signage in all areas
- Audio and tactile navigational aids with Braille
- QR code and app for accessible information in all areas
- Accessible parking bays
This project is entirely being erected and facilitated through people’s participation and donations. Your generous donation will help us further facilitate it. Together we can build a better tomorrow for every underpriviledged student.
Manobal Stories
Building a resilient community one student at a time
Manobal Student
Being an orphan and completely blind, brought many challenges to me while completing my graduation. But my association with Manobal helped me complete my post graduation and study for competitive exams with much ease. Manobal gave me the insight to shed negativity and look at all the good things happening to me. I am now working as a probationary officer with Union Bank.
Manobal Student
My parents are tribal farmers. At the age of 5, I was diagnosed with polio and was left disabled. With so many difficulties in life, I saw no reason to live. But when I got admission at Deepstambh's Manobal, it changed my approach to life. Currently, I am working as an assistant at Secretriat of Maharashtra. My aim is to defeat my disability and be an officer. I thank Manobal for giving me a new life and also the donors who supported this cause.
Manobal Student
I am 70% physically disabled. In 2017, I was appointed as assistant manager at Canara Bank. I am currently taking training for the UPSC CSE at Manobal. I am confident that I will fulfill my dream with support from Deepstambh’s Manobal.
Manobal Student
I suffered from an electric shock and both my hands had to be amputed. I lost both my parents one after the other. At Manobal, I not only received training but also a lifelong family. After clearing the NET SET I am currently pursuing my PhD in socialwork.
