Amogh Vartha-January 2026

10 Years of Handmade, Heartfelt Celebrations

In October 2025, Amogh Ananya Products completed ten years of training students in product making.

On 29th of November, we celebrated a decade of learning, work, dignity, and quiet transformation for adults with neurodiversity.

The celebration was made even more special by the presence of special guests from the management and CSR team of ANZ. Their visit was not just ceremonial. They spent time at the centre, interacted with the trainees, and witnessed first-hand how consistent support can change lives over time.

ANZ has been a strong pillar in Amogh’s journey. Their continued encouragement and support have played a key role in helping adults with neurodiversity learn skills, build confidence, and earn with dignity. Many of the milestones Amogh celebrates today would not have been possible without this partnership.

The theme for the day, Handmade, Heartfelt Celebrations, reflected everything Amogh stands for.

Students, teachers, staff, trustees, parents, volunteers, and friends came together to mark the journey. The centre was thoughtfully transformed for the occasion, with each space showcasing Amogh’s six product categories — from utility bags, home and office decor, personal lifestyle and stationery,  bakery products, bio products and festive products. The café too became part of the celebration, filled with warmth and conversations.

The event was planned end to end — from shaping the flow of the day to creating the visual identity, invitations, banners, and mementos. Interns, volunteers, and staff worked closely to ensure every detail came together smoothly.

One of the most moving moments was a presentation that traced Amogh’s journey from 2012 to 2025. It showed how Amogh began with a simple purpose — to support adults after schooling ends — and how it grew into a space where skills are learned, products are made, and livelihoods are created.

Over the last decade:

• 100+ adults with neurodiversity have been trained
• Trainees have spent over 3 lakh hours learning and making products
• Amogh now creates 200+ handmade products across six categories
• Several adults earn regular stipends, building financial independence

Sustainable practices have led to the recycling of thousands of sarees, newspapers, and natural materials.

Beyond these numbers are real stories of change — adults who travel independently, support their families, guide others, and take pride in their work. Families too have found reassurance in seeing their children grow into confident, capable individuals.

The day concluded with the felicitation of trainees and teachers, followed by a community lunch. It was a simple and joyful closing — filled with gratitude, pride, and togetherness.

As Amogh steps into its next decade, partnerships like the one with ANZ continue to remind us that long-term belief, not short-term charity, is what truly enables transformation.

International Day for Persons with Disabilities at Amogh

A simple reminder that inclusion feels best when everyone joins in.

At Amogh, the International Day for Persons with Disabilities was celebrated a little differently.

There were no speeches or long programmes. Instead, the day was about playing, moving, and spending time together.

Students, teachers, supervisors, and staff all joined in. Everyone played as equals. The games were fun, but they also helped build hand–eye coordination, teamwork, and active participation. It was a refreshing break from the daily routine and brought a lot of energy into the space.

One lovely moment was seeing teachers follow the lead of students, teams help each other, and everyone laugh when things didn’t go as planned. The focus was not on winning, but on taking part.

Volunteers from Biocon added to the spirit of the day. They didn’t just conduct the games. They played alongside the students and adults with neurodiversity, helped when needed, and interacted openly. Their involvement made the activities more enjoyable and inclusive.

The day was full of smiles, movement, and shared joy.

It wasn’t about disability.

It was about coming together, being active, and celebrating as one community.

Orders that Carried Purpose and Smiles

Over the last few months, alongside our Diwali chocolate orders for our long-time partner Giftabled, Amogh received a set of large and varied orders that truly reflected the range of products we make — and the people behind them.

One such order was for terracotta jewellery, created as gifts for a new client celebrating a special milestone. Each piece was completely handmade by adults with neurodiversity. The clay was shaped by hand, carefully baked, then painted and coloured in stages. Every piece was finished slowly and thoughtfully, with attention to detail, before being assembled into complete jewellery sets. The process required patience, focus, and skill — and the pride on the faces of the trainees when the sets were ready said it all.

Another large order came from Morgan Stanley for their sports day celebrations. Healthy snack boxes were prepared for the event, each one packed with fresh sandwiches, cupcakes, bananas, juice, and cookies. The sandwiches were made overnight, the boxes were packed carefully one by one, and the entire order was dispatched early in the morning — just in time for the teams to enjoy them while celebrating the day with energy and enthusiasm.

Then came a surprise, last-minute order from Amazon Development Centre.

The brief included curated gift sets with chocolates, tote bags, candles, and journals, each set valued at over ₹1,000. The challenge was the timeline — the entire order had to be completed within just 24 hours.

While most items were ready, the chocolates had to be made fresh. Adults with neurodiversity, along with trainers and staff, quickly regrouped. Nearly 20 kilograms of chocolates were prepared, hand-packed, and assembled into complete gift sets within the tight deadline. This entire effort ran parallel to preparations for the International Day for Persons with Disabilities on 3rd December, making the successful delivery even more meaningful.

Across all these orders, adults with neurodiversity were at the heart of the work — shaping, baking, packing, assembling, and completing every product. These were not just tasks; they were moments of learning, responsibility, and confidence-building.

Each order delivered on time carried more than products.

It carried proof — that when given the right environment and support, meaningful work and dignity go hand in hand.

Shubham Banerjee – From First Roll to New Milestones

At just 16, Shubham Banerjee has shown that passion and perseverance can take you far. Starting skating at nine, he grew with the support of his parents and coaches, winning state golds and national silvers since 2022.

In Bengaluru, he trains under a dedicated coach who continues to guide his progress. His journey has been marked by resilience — rebuilding rhythm after pauses and staying committed to his sport.

A proud milestone came in February 2025, when he won a Bronze medal in the 1000m at the Special Olympics Bharat in Ludhiana, after confidently managing five days at the national camp on his own.

Beyond skating, Shubham is now part of the Amogh family, balancing academics, pre vocational training, friendships, and daily routines. He is steadily growing in confidence, independence, and maturity — proving that success is not only about medals but also about personal growth.

His story is one of effort, support, and resilience, and with the same determination that keeps him on his skates, the road ahead holds many more milestones.

Amogh @ Quizabled.

’Quizabled’, India’s only quiz program for Persons with Disability, was launched in 2016 by Seva-In- Action to showcase talent and inspire empowerment.

Amogh students have been proud participants since the first year, when they won the Best Performance Trophy. This year, 14 students took part, with senior centre students Yatish Darshan and Sabarish reaching the final round.

On 16th December 2025, the Senior ID category finals were held at DD Chandana, Bangalore, featuring 170+ participants from six zones, with 16 making it to the finals. Our students were thrilled to compete in the live televised quiz, representing Amogh with pride.

Though they didn’t secure the top prize, their achievement as finalists was a huge motivation for all of us. Cheers to Yatish and Sabarish – you made us proud!

Parents’ reflect on their journey — what challenged them, what changed them, and what keeps them going.

Deepthi’s journey at Amogh.

(Deepthi joined Amogh in the year 2015, and now is working as an assistant supervisor in training soft skills at Amogh.)

Mr. Subba Narahari Rao, Deepthi’s father says:

“Deepthi is with Amogh from past 10 years and her journey is excellent. Earlier she had lower confidence level, insecurity feeling and inferiority complex, which she has shown improvement in these 10 years with Amogh. With constant support and counselling from the teachers of Amogh, she is now a better person.

I am proud what Deepthi is being able to do in Digitization work at Amogh. I can see her commitment and focus on the work has improved a lot.

Apart from Digitization work, she has shown good improvement in weaving and baking. We are delighted to see her working quite confidently.

She has good command on her mother tongue Kannada and good in English. She can speak quite confidently in these languages. Music is her another field of interest and is learning light music from a music teacher since many years.

We in our family has accepted Deepthi as she is and trying our best to do whatever needed to see her as a confident independent woman. Our only wish is to enable her to live on her own.

My advice to other parents of PWD is that they should accept their children as they are and don’t hesitate to take medical help like doctor’s consultation, psychological counselling etc. Search a good place like Amogh where they impart skills which they can use to earn their livelihood.

I would like to say that Journey of Deepthi in Amogh is the journey of her life with continuous improvement. I, from the bottom of my heart pay my sincere gratitude to Amogh for their relentless work with passion and right aptitude to empower the persons with Intellectual Disability. I wish you a great success in everything you do.”

Niyara: An Inspiration at Amogh

Niyara joined Amogh in 2015, and over the years, she has quietly grown into someone many others now look up to.

When she first came in, learning took time. But with patience, practice, and support, Niyara steadily built a wide range of skills. She learned data entry and scanning, worked on chocolate making, explored drawing and weaving, and became confident in bag and mat making. Each skill added to her confidence and sense of purpose.

Today, Niyara is an important part of the Amogh Children Centre, where she works as an assistant resource, helping manage and support children with different difficulties. Watching her guide others with care and calm is a reminder of how far she has come.

Niyara brings a special energy to Amogh. She is bubbly, kind, and friendly with fellow trainees, always ready with a smile or a helping hand. She also has a deep love for animals, which reflects her gentle and caring nature.

From learner to supporter, Niyara’s journey shows what consistent opportunity and belief can do.

She isn’t just growing — she is helping others grow too.