About BDSS
To care for the uncared and to reach the unreached
Bastar Divyang Seva Samiti (BDSS)
Bastar Divyang Seva Samiti formerly known as Bastar Viklang Seva Samiti is an N.G.O. dedicated towards the development and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities and other needy people especially women and children. The society provides services in the field of education, health and socio-economic development activities for the benefits of the people irrespective of caste, creed, religion and race. The Samiti work for the integrated development of people in the area especially the women and children. We have undertaken projects for the inclusive education of the children in the villages, formation of self-help groups and Bal- panchayats etc.
Bastar Divyang Seva Samiti was officially established in 2001 to work mainly in the field of disabilities. It was registered as a society with the registration No.708/01. Also, it is registered with the National Trust (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Beginning the activity with the participatory survey and awareness programs in 2000, it is now rendering services in Bastar Division. Bastar division consists of 7 districts Bastar, Kanker, Dantewada, Sukma, Bijapur, Narayanpur and Kondagaon.
The main focus of the organization is to provide various services in the field of disabilities. The main activities in the disability field are; Community based rehabilitation programmes to reach out to the unreached children and people in the areas and for their early identification and interventions. Special school and residential hostel for the differently abled, (for the hearing impaired, visually impaired and intellectually disabled children. There is a physiotherapy department for the children with cerebral palsy, multiple disabilities and mental retardation.
Vision
To build a just society by empowering the disabled persons and to provide the equal opportunity to bring them into the main stream of life.
Mission
To care for the uncared and to reach the unreached, disabled and the needy persons.
Core Values
Love, Respect, Service
Key Milestones
2001
Society Registration
2002
FCRA Registration
2003
National Trust Registration
2007
PWD Act Registration
2025
RPWD Act Registration
2001
Society Registration
2002
FCRA Registration
2003
National Trust Registration
2007
PWD Act Registration
2008
Kolchur Rehabilitation Centre Established
2021
Gharonda Yojana Launched
2025
RPWD Act Registration
Awards & Recognitions
Expansion: - 2008 on March 8, we have started a Rehabilitation center for the Mentally ill women at Kolchur in Bastar District who were wandering on the roads, with the permission and request of the district authorities. Now there are about 27 mentally ill women who reside at the center. In 2021 with the help of State
State Award 2007
The organization received the state award from the Honorable Governor of Chhattisgarh, Shri. Narsingam for the best institution working in the field of Multiple Disabilities for the year 2007-2008.
State Award 2008
2008 on March 8, we have started a Rehabilitation center for the Mentally ill women at Kolchur in Bastar District who were wandering on the roads, with the permission and request of the district authorities. Now there are about 27 mentally ill women who reside at the center. In 2021 with the help of State Government, we have started the Gharonda Yojana scheme for these mental patients.
State Award 2016
Received the State award from the Honorable Chief Minister Shri. Raman Singh for the best institution working in the field of Multiple Disabilities in 2016.
State Award 2022
Best CBR Practice-2022 for the outstanding commitment in Disability Inclusive Development given from Jan- Vikas Samiti, Varanasi-U.P.
Message from President
I am pleased to introduce our new website, a milestone in our journey towards inclusivity and accessibility. Our goal is to provide a platform that is accessible to all, sharing updates, resources and stories of empowerment. It is also a step towards making our services more accessible. We aim to empower and connect with the community.
I take this occasion to thank our dedicated team for their hardworking in making this happen. We look forward to your feedback and continued support.
Sr. Salikutty Devasia
Governing Body of BDSS
The strategic direction and governance of Bastar Divyang Seva Samiti are overseen by a dedicated management team comprising experienced social workers and community leaders:
Sallikutty Devasia
Alphonsa Jacob
Marykutty Padinjaremuriyil Abraham
Sister Rita
Deepamol Thomas
Ancy Thomas
Sr. Rose
The leadership team ensures transparency, accountability, and effective program implementation across all BDSS initiatives.