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Governance and legal status
Manovikas is a registered society governed by a General Body and an elected Governing Board, and is ISO 9001:2008 certified. Since 2024–25 two self-advocates with intellectual disability sit on the Board.
This page shows who runs Manovikas and which government registrations we hold.
How Manovikas is governed
General Body
124 members. Approves the annual budget and audited accounts; decides matters tabled by the Governing Board by simple majority.
Governing Board
13 members, maximum 17. Includes rehabilitation professionals, educators, business people, a Supreme Court advocate and, since 2024–25, two self-advocates.
Advisory Board
Senior professionals who guide policy and programme direction.
Academic Council
Oversees MIHE programmes: D.Ed. Special Education (IDD), Advanced Certificate in Inclusive Education, skill courses.
Secretariat
Managing Secretary and department heads responsible for day-to-day operations.
Project Team
Programme staff, consultants and volunteers delivering each project.
The team over 25 years
| Full-time staff | 260 |
|---|---|
| Part-time staff | 320 |
| Volunteers | 245 |
| Social media | 700,000 |
|---|---|
| Web users | 450,000 |
| Media | 15,000 |
Registrations and legal status
| Category | Act / authority | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Society Registration | Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, Govt of NCT of Delhi | S-36719/2000 · 7 March 2000 |
| Foreign Contributions | FCRA, Ministry of Home Affairs | 231660824 · 6 December 2021 |
| NGO Darpan | Voluntary Action Cell, NITI Aayog | DL/2017/0153137 |
| CSR eligibility | Ministry of Corporate Affairs | CSR00002610 |
| Income tax | 80G(5) and 12A, Income Tax Act 1961 | AABTM0217GF20223 · AABTM0217GE20214 |
| Disability service provider | RPwD Act 2016, Dept of Social Welfare, Govt of NCT of Delhi | FN82/1228/RPwD-Regd · 26 August 2019 |
| Quality | ISO 9001:2008 certified |
Full registration and affiliation details, including Governing Board members past and present, are on pages 22–29 and 52–56 of the Position Paper PDF.
Other programmes
Think College @ MIHE
Inclusive higher education for people with IDD — and Equal Opportunity Cell support for colleges.
D.Ed. Special Education (IDD)
RCI-approved 2-year diploma. Train as a special educator.
ACE Lab
Aaryaman Centre of Excellence — inclusive IT and multimedia courses.
Vocational Skills & Livelihood
SCPwD and NIOS-accredited skill training, work readiness and placement.
Rehabilitation Services (OPD)
Assessment and therapy — psychology, speech, occupational therapy, special education.
Scholarships and Financial Support
Help with fees, books and equipment. Free help claiming Government scholarships. Open all year.
