Muskaan PAEPID
Provides education, job training, and lifelong support to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities for independent and dignified living
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About
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Headquarters
New Delhi, Delhi
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Since
1982
Muskaan was started by parents and professionals to address the lack of services for people with intellectual disabilities (ID). With determination an Read mored a clear goal, the initiative focused on providing education, job training, and employment opportunities, helping individuals lead independent and dignified lives. Over time, it grew into a well-known model for supporting adults with ID, recognised both nationally and internationally for its effective rehabilitation programs. The organisation continues to meet the evolving needs of individuals with ID, offering holistic development, job support, and assisted living for seniors. With a strong focus on empowerment, dignity, and rights, Muskaan believes that intellectual challenges should not limit a person’s ability to grow. Through ongoing support and new ideas, it works to change societal perceptions and help each one reach their full potential.
Demographies Served
Programs
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Family Support Services
Muskaan extends support to families of individuals with intellectual disabilities, recognising that caregiving is a shared journey. Services include counselling, legal aid, group home admissions, and parental training programmes that foster understanding, resilience, and peer learning. Practical tips promote daily skill-building, emotional care, and social integration. Parents are encouraged to embrace their child’s potential, advocate for inclusive education, and nurture growth through patience, engagement, and unconditional acceptance, creating an environment of dignity and empowerment.
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Training & Employment Programme
Muskaan offers comprehensive support to young adults with intellectual disabilities (ID), focusing on life skills, vocational training, and employment to promote independent, dignified living. Training spans digital learning, physical fitness, arts, and vocational units like food processing, bakery, and crafts. Employment opportunities are created through placements in mainstream businesses, in-house vocations, and art-based activity centres, catering to individuals across a range of abilities and fostering their long-term growth and inclusion.
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
21-50
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAATP6940N
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Registration ID
13036
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VO ID / Darpan ID
DL/2017/0116604
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AAATP6940NE20213
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80G
AAATP6940NF20213
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Society