School for children with special needs
(Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy & Multiple Disabilities)

Realizing the need to extend a basic support, this Institution was started in December 1987 with a strength of 5 children with various disabilities, in the presence of Sri Ajit Kumar, with the blessings of Pujaya Shree Shree Vishwesha Teertha Swamiji of Pejawar Mutt, Udipi, who also happens to be the Kulapathi(chancellor) of HSP.  The school aims at providing comprehensive service to children suffering from various disabilities ranging from cerebral palsy, mental retardation, visual and hearing Impairment  Partially Visually Impaired, Spina Bi Fida, Autism, Dyslexia – Behaviour and Emotional disorders etc.

Dedicated and experienced personnel provide services including Physiotherapy, Speech therapy, Occupational therapy, Academic education, self-management, Vocational training and Yoga. 137 children are now being trained in this Institution.

It is a matter of pride that this Institution is selected as an exemplar  in the field and has been duly recognized by many Educational Institutions for demonstration and hands-on-experience. The following, to name a few, have recognized this institution:
1. V.H.D.Institute of Home Science,Bangalore.
2. Karnataka Parents Association for Mentally Challenged, Bangalore.
3. St. Xaviour Institute of Management, Coimbatore.
4. Soorya Foundation, New Delhi.
5. Seva in Action, Bangalore.
6. Students of Janashala programme.
7. Manasa Ganga Special School, Gulburga.
8. Karnataka Council for Child Welfare.

Vocational Training:

A Vocational Training Center was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister, Government of Karnataka, Smt.Motamma, in Peenya Industrial Estate, Bangalore on 9th July 2002. Dr. C.R. Chandrasekhar has donated the site for this Institution.  Candle making, Carpentry, manufacturing of teaching aids, Preparing of tooth powder, Paper-cover making etc., are some of the activities undertaken at the Center presently. Though not self sufficient these activities generate small income.