Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled has been working since 1997 to empower the visually impaired, disabled and underprivileged people in India. The Trust is working to support the visually impaired, disabled and underprivileged to keep in pace with the rest of the society by providing quality education, accommodation, nutritious food, vocational training, placement based rehabilitation and achieve personal independence. The Trust works towards creating an inclusive society which provides opportunities—without any discrimination—for the development of the visually impaired, disabled and underprivileged people. Mission: "To empower the visually challenged, differently-abled and economically underprivileged people through developmental initiatives focusing on educational, social, economic, cultural and technological aspects." Vision: "An inclusive society, free of discrimination against the differently-abled, where people with disabilities, especially the visually challenged, enjoy equal opportunities and an enhanced quality of life."