Jagruti Palak Sanstha (JPS) Thane is a parent organization for people with intellectual challenges and disabilities. JPS Thane was founded in 2002. Over the past 20 years, it has grown into a vibrant institution and self-help group. There are currently 197 such members, most of whom are drawn from the lower income segments of society. JPS Thane has brought under one roof all parents of intellectually challenged persons with incomplete development of mind with sub normality of intelligence to secure their future and to empower them to face Mental Retardation, Autism, Cerebral Palsy & other Multiple Disabilities. Currently JPS Thane is operating from four temporary rented rooms made available by Thane Municipal Corporation at the above-indicated address. The following core activities form the current focus of the association
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Non residential Rehab center accommodating 50 special children taking care from 10.30 a.m. to 03.30 p.m. from Monday to Saturday
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Guidance on Legal Guardianship to parents located in Thane Dist. as a prime member of committee on Legal Guardianship of Govt. of Maharashtra.
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Registration under Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme of all parents on All India basis as a Nodal Agency.
Our Mission
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To create a world of difference for intellectually disabled people.
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To improve the physical, intellectual and social life of the intellectually disabled people.
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To enhance the capabilities of intellectually disabled people by empowering them and encourage them to live with dignity.
Our Vision
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Rehabilitation of the intellectually disabled adults
Committee Members
Advisory Committee
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Dr. Hemendra Dholakia
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Mrs. Shyamashree Bhonsle
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Shri. Prakash Bhave
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Shri. Darshan Deshmukh
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Shri. Prashant Panchakshari
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Dr. Kshemendra Budjade
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Shri. Shreekant Oka
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Shri. Bhal Korgaonkar
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Shri. Ajay Bhonsle
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Shri. Pravin Deshpande
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Shri. Shrikant Kale
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Shri. Bhalchandra Upadhye
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Shri. Vinit Jangle
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Shri. Raju Mokashi
Our Team
Awards & Recognition
Our sincere efforts are always recognized & awarded by many renowned organizations & institutes. Some of the honorable mentions are as follows
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Maharashtra Manas Puraskar 2022
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Thane Brahman Seva Sangha honored on women teachers with a special award on the occasion of Teacher's day 2022
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Divyang Vyakti Prerana Puraskar 2019 by Govt. of Maharashtra
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Gaganala Pankh Nave 2019
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Nana Palkar Smriti Samiti Thane Trophy 2018
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Eknath Thuse Puraskar for Ideal Institution 2018
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Girija Pratishthan Thane - unique institution for intellectually disabled people 2017
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Veer Garjana Dhol Tashe and Dhwaj Pathak Trophy 2017