Profile

Established 2007 350+ children & young adults Mumbai • Navi Mumbai • Thane

Established in 2007, Santosh Institute for Mentally Challenged Children Trust (MCCT) is dedicated to empowering children and young adults with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Multiple Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, and other developmental challenges through inclusive education, sports, therapy, rehabilitation, and skill development.

18 years
of dedicated service

Growing into a leading organization

Over the past 18 years, the Institute has grown into a leading organization serving 350+ children and young adults through:

5 Special Schools
5 Vocational Training Centers
5 Residential Facilities
5 Day Care Centers
5 Sports Clubs

Across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane

Holistic Services

  • Special Education & Functional Academics
  • ADL (Activities in Daily Living) & Home Bound Program
  • NIOS Education
  • DISHA Curriculum
  • Vocational Training & Skill Development
  • Independent Living Skills
  • Sports, Arts & Cultural Activities
  • Behavioural & Social Skills Development
  • Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy & Speech Therapy
  • Parent Guidance & Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

Our Philosophy

The Institute believes in nurturing every individual’s abilities and creating opportunities for independence, inclusion, and meaningful participation in society through education, vocational programs, sports, and community engagement.

Weekend Residential Program for Girls (2024–25)

During the academic year 2024–25, Santosh Institute successfully introduced a Weekend Residential Program for Girls, helping participants develop confidence, social interaction, self-help skills, and greater independence.

Integrated School & Residential Campus at Shahapur

The Institute is now developing an Integrated School & Residential Campus at Shahapur, envisioned as a Centre of Excellence offering education, sports, therapy, vocational training, residential care, farming, nature-based learning, animal therapy, sensory garden and lifelong support under one roof.

Farming & nature-based learning Animal therapy Sensory garden
Sports Integrated school Lifelong support
Senior Living & Parent Support Facility

A unique feature of the Shahapur project is the proposed Senior Living & Parent Support Facility, enabling ageing parents to live close to their children with special needs while ensuring lifelong care, emotional security, and continuity of support.

Vision, Mission & Motto

Vision

To create an inclusive society where every individual with special needs is empowered to live with dignity, independence, and equal opportunities.

Mission

  • Provide inclusive education, therapy, vocational training, and residential support.
  • Promote independence, self-reliance, and social inclusion.
  • Support families through guidance and counselling.
  • Develop sustainable lifelong care and learning opportunities.

Motto

“TOGETHER WE CAN AND TOGETHER WE WILL!”

Driven by compassion and commitment, Santosh Institute continues to build an inclusive society where every individual with special needs can live with dignity, independence, and purpose.