About The Institute
A registered society serving persons with multiple disabilities across Odisha.
Our Story
The Institute was founded in 1995 under the visionary leadership of the late Smt. Nandini Satapathy, inspired by Sri Jagannath Panda’s lifelong dedication to people with disabilities.
It operates as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, bringing together specialists in ENT, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, physiotherapy, audiology and speech therapy, occupational therapy, social work, and industry leadership.
Over the past three decades, we have grown from a small community initiative into a recognised institution serving children and families with multiple disabilities across the state.
Governance
- President Prof. Mohapatra Nilamani Sahoo Writer & social worker
- Executive Council Head Sri Pradyumna Kumar Mishra Educationist
- Secretary Sri Bhagirathi Panda Rehabilitation specialist
Moments From Our Campus
Snapshots of life at the Institute — classrooms, therapy rooms, and community programmes.
By The Numbers
Three decades of measurable impact.
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Years of Service
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Specialists & Staff
Our Journey
Key milestones in three decades of work.
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1995
The Institute is founded
Registered as a society on 18 October 1995 under the leadership of Smt. Nandini Satapathy, with Sri Jagannath Panda as guiding inspiration.
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1998
ASWASANA school opens
On 6 August 1998, ASWASANA — the first dedicated school in Odisha for children with multiple disabilities — begins classes.
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2018
International recognition
Annual celebration of the International Day for the Disabled becomes a flagship community event drawing partners from across the state.
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2021
Assessment & Therapeutic Centre
Inaugurated on 31 January 2021, bringing physiotherapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy under one roof.
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Today
Continuing the mission
Over 45 children currently in active care; 11 graduates mainstreamed into regular schools; growing partnerships with national institutions.
When my son joined ASWASANA, he could not hold a pencil. Today he draws, sings, and reads simple words. The teachers here did what we thought was impossible.
Recognised & Supported By
We are grateful to the institutions and partners who have stood with us.
- Gurukrupa Foundation, USA — long-standing donor and programme partner
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) — academic collaborations
- Rehabilitation Council of India — recognised training partner
- Government of Odisha — Department of Social Security & Empowerment