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Achievements & Milestones

Four decades of milestones — from a rented room with 18 children to a full-fledged institution serving 150+ students.

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Asia Book of Records India Book of Records

Longest Musical Play Performed by Individuals with Intellectual Disability

30th August 2025 — Navjeevan Society, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra set this landmark world record, showcasing the extraordinary talent and potential of our students.

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Four decades of measurable change.

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Milestones

Major milestones over four decades.

Sep 1985

Foundation of Navjeevan Society & starting of Navjeevan School

Started with 18 children in a rented place, with the vision of Mrs. Nalini Shah and support of local doctors.

Feb 1991

Recognition & grant for school from Social Welfare Department

Government recognition validated Navjeevan's quality of work and opened the door to formal funding.

Jun 1994

Shifted to own school building

Navjeevan moved into its own permanent school building, providing stability and room to grow.

Sep 1994

Vocational Training Centre was started

Adults with intellectual disability given their first structured pathway to economic independence.

Mar 1997

A separate building for Vocational Training Centre

Dedicated VTC space enabled expansion of file-making, tailoring, and home science units.

Mar 1999

Recognition & grant for Vocational Training Centre

VTC received its own formal recognition, cementing Navjeevan's position as a multi-program institution.

Jun 2006

Residential Care Unit started in a new building

Constructed with support from HPCL and Gupta Group of Industries — providing a permanent home for adult beneficiaries.

Feb 2008

Physiotherapy Centre inaugurated

Set up with full equipment by Amway India's Amway Opportunity Foundation, expenses borne for 5 years (2008–2013).

Aug 2008

Appointed as State Nodal Agency Partner by National Trust of India

Recognition at the national level as a key partner in India's disability support ecosystem.

Mar 2010

New Workshop Building and Auditorium inaugurated

Mahyco Seeds Ltd. constructed the dedicated Sheltered Workshop building; auditorium enables cultural programs.

Jun 2012

Care Group Unit started

A structured program for severely intellectually disabled adults, with goals and activities matched to their capacity.

Jun 2022

Early Intervention Center inaugurated

Dedicated center for children aged 0–6, enabling the earliest possible developmental support.

Jun 2023

Sheltered Workshop inaugurated

The fully operational Sheltered Workshop began — a flagship initiative for economic independence of adult trainees.

Aug 2025

Asia & India Book of Records — Longest Musical Play by Persons with Intellectual Disability

A historic world record set by Navjeevan's students, proving there are no limits to what they can achieve.

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