Shri Navchetan Andhjan Mandal was established on October 31, 1976 with an aim to provide help and support only to the Visually Impaired. Subsequently in the year 2003 due to the massive earthquake in 2001. Even senior citizens who had lost their children were also included. Further in the year 1997 Children with Visually Impaired, Hearing Impaired, Mentally Retired and the Orthopedic Handicapped were provided education, access to medical care, vocational training, rehabilitation and employment.