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Garden Reach Institute for the Rehabilitation & Research

Kolkata, India

DisabilityHealthEducationEmployment & SkillsTax-deductible donations
NGOFounded 2015Regional reach
Profile last updated: June 23, 2026

About

Founded in 2015, Garden Reach Institute for the Rehabilitation & Research is a non-governmental organisation based in Kolkata, India working on disability, health, education +2 more.

Garden Reach Institute for the Rehabilitation & Research (G.R.I.R.R) is a non-profit organisation founded in 2015 that provides rehabilitation and support services to children with disabilities in Garden Reach and Metiaburz, Kolkata, with a branch in Howrah and outreach in Bihar. Its services include physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, special education, home-based therapy and community-based rehabilitation. It also produces low-cost orthoses and prosthetic appliances, charging only for materials, and runs skill training and job placement for youth with disabilities. The organisation supports families with disability certification and access to government welfare schemes, and runs awareness and early identification programmes in the community.

Location

Kolkata, India

Founded

2015

Organisation type

NGO

Legal form

Society

Registration

S/2L/NO.31563 OF 2014-2015

Focus areas

disability rehabilitationphysiotherapyspecial educationassistive devicescommunity-based rehabilitationskill trainingKolkata

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

DisabilityHealthEducationEmployment & SkillsChildren & Youth

Works for

ChildrenYouthFamiliesWomen & GirlsPeople with disabilitiesCarersPeople in poverty

How they work

Direct servicesAwareness & educationCommunity programmes

Programmes

Home-Based Therapy

Disability · India

In-home physiotherapy, positioning, mobility support and personalised exercises for children with severe disabilities who cannot attend centres regularly.

Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID)

Community development · India

Works with families, community members and local systems on awareness, early identification, access to services and disability rights.

Inclusive Education and School Admission Support

Education · India

Special education and support for facilitating school enrolment and mainstreaming of children with disabilities into regular schools.

Skill Training for Youth with Disabilities

Employment & Skills · India

Vocational and technical training, including hospitality, tailoring, mobile repairing and computer skills, to support livelihoods and job placement.

Rugby Initiative

Sport for development · India

Uses rugby to promote inclusion, physical development, teamwork and confidence among children and youth.

Drum & Band Initiative

Arts & Culture · India

Gives children and youth with disabilities a platform to showcase musical talent and gain public recognition.

Countries of operation

India

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsCorporate partnerships

Ways to support

DonateSponsorshipCorporate partnershipShop

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Rotary Club of Calcutta Mahanagar, Social Venture Partners, Samaritan Help Mission, Mitti Cafe, Endolite India, ISHWAR, Mobility India, Rebecca Charitable Hospital, LTIMindtree, Kolkata Gives

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