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Vocational Training & Sheltered Workshop

Giving adults with intellectual disabilities meaningful work, economic independence and dignity — since 1997.

Vocational Training Center
VTC trainees at work
Sheltered Workshop
VTC & Workshop

Work with purpose. Live with dignity.

The Navjeevan Vocational Training Center (VTC) was started in 1994 to give adults enough work experience before job placement outside. In June 2023, the Sheltered Workshop was inaugurated — giving trainees a permanent, structured workplace.

Adults who complete school-level training are transferred to the VTC at age 18. Here they acquire practical skills across multiple units — tailoring, paper-making, candle-making, home science and handicrafts.

Products made at the workshop are sold to the public — every purchase directly supports our trainees' livelihood. Visit our Shop →

Workshop Units

Production units at the workshop.

Each unit trains adults in a specific skill, giving them structured, meaningful daily work.

Paper Unit
Paper Unit

Paper & Paper Bag Unit

Simple files, spring files and eco-friendly paper bags made by our trainees.

Home Science
Home Science

Home Science Unit

Papad, chips, chutney, chocolate, cakes & cookies — the girls also cook their own lunch every day.

Tailoring
Tailoring

Tailoring Unit

Aprons, bed sheets, pillow covers, nappies, dusters, kitchen aprons and gifting bags.

Handicraft
Handicraft

Handicraft Unit

Diwali diyas, Jari bags and other handcrafted items — tradition meets skill.

Candle Unit
Candle

Candle Unit

Handmade candles crafted by our trainees — supported by Dr. Hedgewar Hospital.

Drawing & Craft
Art & Craft

Drawing & Craft

Creative art for exhibitions and community events — building confidence and expression.

Success Stories

Adults who found their independence.

Mangesh & Mangesh

Mangesh Maeed and Mangesh Bhalerao were placed in factories after completing VTC — earning their own livelihood.

Mudatsir

Now runs his own photocopy shop — a testament to what vocational training can achieve.

Samiksha

Samiksha Deshpande started a crochet and knitting business using skills learnt at the workshop.

Many More

Mayuri, Ankush, Ajinkya, Dinky, Mukta and many others are employed or self-employed today.

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