Members of Dnyanarchana at work in Chandrapur
Chandrapur, Maharashtra · Since 2015

A better life, built on dignity and skill.

Dnyanarchana works with disabled people, and especially disabled women, to build confidence, livelihoods and independence. Your support turns everyday care into lasting change.

A registered 80G non-profit. Your donation is tax-deductible.
2015
Working since
5
Active programs
10,000+
Disabled beneficiaries
Chandrapur
Where we serve
Impact this year

The work in numbers, updated regularly.

10,000+
Disabled beneficiaries
served since 2015
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Children currently
in our shelter
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Women active in
the self-reliance workshop
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Counselling sessions
this year

Our team is finalising this year's numbers with our auditor. Real, verifiable updates land here every quarter. Support the work →

Who we are

Care that becomes capability.

Dnyanarchana Apangsneha Bahuuddeshya Sanstha was founded in 2015 with one belief: a disabled person is not a problem to be managed, but a person to be backed. Across Chandrapur we run a shelter, a counselling centre, education partnerships and a livelihoods workshop.

The aim is steady and practical. We help disabled women move from dependence to self-reliance, earning a real income through craft, sewing and small enterprise, supported by counselling and a community that celebrates every festival together.

Archana ManalwarFounder Director
A Dnyanarchana community gathering
Backed, not pitiedour promise
What we do

Four ways we stand with disabled people.

Each program is run on the ground in Chandrapur, and each one is something your donation directly supports.

Crafts and sewing made by the women at our self reliance workshop
Buy with purpose

Every purchase is a wage, and a win.

The crafts from our Swavlambi Udyog workshop are made entirely by disabled women learning a trade. When you buy a pack of incense or a set of envelopes, you are not giving charity, you are paying someone for honest, skilled work.

Why it matters

Your support becomes someone's independence.

A donation here is not spent on overheads and forgotten. It becomes training, materials, counselling and a livelihood for a disabled woman in Chandrapur.

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Voices

Donors and beneficiaries, in their own words.

★★★★★

“Monthly 500 karti hoon last one year se. Receipt turant aata hai email pe. My CA used it for 80G, no issues. Kabhi kabhi photos bhi bhejte hain workshop se.”

Priya S. · Pune
★★★★★

“Checked their 12A and 80G before donating. All in order. Visited the Chandrapur centre last year when I was in the area, actual work is happening. Have recommended to 2-3 clients for their 80G.”

Rajesh M. · CA, Nagpur
From a beneficiary

“Yahan aake do saal ho gaye. Bamboo ka kaam sikh liya. Ab har mahine thoda paisa khud kama leti hoon. Ghar walon pe depend nahi karna padta.”

Sangita, 34 · Workshop member, Chandrapur
The people behind it

A team of doctors, counsellors and coordinators.

Qualified, local and committed to the disabled community of Chandrapur.

Archana Manalwar

Archana Manalwar

Founder Director
Dr Jyoti Pramod Rakhunde

Dr. Jyoti P. Rakhunde

Vice President
Dr Jayashri Kapse

Dr. Jayashri Kapse

Expert Counsellor
Dr Rina Kamde

Dr. Rina Kamde

Co-ordinator
See the full team →
From our blog

Stories and guides.

Get in touch

Come and see the work for yourself.

Whether you want to donate, volunteer, partner with us or simply visit, we would love to hear from you.

7588806081  /  8421636554Call us, any working day
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