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Our Vision

Building an Inclusive Society

"Unmish dreams of an Inclusive Society where social inclusion is not just a concept, but is also practiced."
We believe, if given access to specialised facilities, each child has a better chance to bloom and become self-dependent to the best of their ability.
Our Mission

What Drives Us Every Day

To make the life of a special child easy and independent.
To be moral support for every parent who is rearing a child needing special care.
To enhance lives, maximize functions, inspire hopes and impart dignity and well-being with expertise and affection.
Founder's Message

Dr. Nita Diwan

Founder & Director, Unmish
Thirty years ago, I became a mother to my son, Nikunj. He was later diagnosed with non-verbal autism, limb girdle muscular dystrophy, severe epilepsy disorder, among other things. In those early years, I remember walking into doctors' clinics — sometimes confused, sometimes scared, always desperate to know what I could do for him.
"Unmish was born out of that journey — out of a mother's determination to create the place she wished had existed for her own child."
Today, Unmish is Kolkata's only centre that offers the most advanced, comprehensive neuro-rehabilitation under one roof — school, therapy, and vocational training — all integrated, all child-first. We don't just look at a diagnosis; we look at the child, their potential, and the life they can lead.
Our multidisciplinary team — physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech, psychology, special education, play and music therapy — works together as one unit. Every therapist knows what the others are doing. Every plan is tailored. Every step is backed by the science of neuroplasticity — the brain's incredible ability to change.
"For us, every little breakthrough matters. When a child with cerebral palsy shifts weight for the first time… When a child with autism makes eye contact and smiles… When a child with hypotonia sits upright without support… We celebrate not just a milestone — but a message from the brain: I can learn."
At Unmish, we also go beyond childhood. Our adult vocational unit creates employment for our grown-up students. Our financial support programs ensure that children from EWS and BPL families get the same quality of care as anyone else.
Because beyond therapy, beyond education, beyond even independence — our bigger purpose is to build a society where children and adults with special needs are respected, included, and valued for who they are.
We are not just a centre. We are a community. We are a mother's promise — to give every child, including yours and mine, the best chance at the best life possible.
— Dr. Nita Diwan, Founder & Director
Our Team

A Team of 25+ Specialists

Our multidisciplinary team works as one coordinated unit, ensuring comprehensive care for every child.

Paediatric Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist

Special Educator

Speech Therapist

Music Therapist

Dance and Movement Therapist

sports instructor

Care Giver and Coordinator

responsible board members of Unmish

Educators for Activity and remedial classes for regular school children

counselors

volunteers and interns

Our Luminaries

Our Distinguished Supporters

Notable personalities who have supported and inspired our mission of inclusion.
UNMISH is honored to have the support of distinguished personalities from arts, education, sports and public life.
Their advocacy amplifies our mission of inclusion and inspires our community.
These luminaries champion the cause of neurodiversity, lending their voices and presence to create awareness and drive meaningful change for individuals with special needs.
Mr. Saurav Kothari
Mrs. Sumangala Devi Birla
Mr. Sabyasachi Mukherjee
Mr. Sushil Ji Goenka
Mr. Ashish Vidyarthi
Padma Shri Sudha Kaul
Padma Shri Sajjan Bhajanka
Mr. Bickram Ghosh
Mr. Boman Irani
Expertise

A Network of Influence & Expertise

We are deeply grateful to all our supporters who have contributed to our mission.

Education & Government

Shri Kesari Nath Tripathi

Former Hon. Governor of West Bengal

Firhad Hakim

Mayor, KMC

Dr. Shashi Panja

Minister of Women, Child & Social Welfare, WB

Melinda Pavek

Principal, Modern High School

Mrs. D. Mukherjee

Principal, The Heritage School

Mrs. Seema Sapru

Principal, Akshar School

Mrs. Noni Khullar

Principal, La Martiniere for Girls

Mr. John Bagul

American Consul General

Mrs. Rupkatha Sarkar

Principal, South City International School

Mrs. Bratati Bhattacharyya

Principal, Shri Shikshayatan School

Shri Kesari Nath Tripathi

Firhad Hakim

Dr. Shashi Panja

Melinda Pavek

Institutional Leaders

Healthcare

Shri Kesari Nath Tripathi

Former Hon. Governor of West Bengal

Firhad Hakim

Mayor, KMC

Dr. Shashi Panja

Minister of Women, Child & Social Welfare, WB

Melinda Pavek

Principal, Modern High School

Mrs. D. Mukherjee

Principal, The Heritage School

Mrs. Seema Sapru

Principal, Akshar School

Mrs. Noni Khullar

Principal, La Martiniere for Girls

Mr. John Bagul

American Consul General

Mrs. Rupkatha Sarkar

Principal, South City International School

Mrs. Bratati Bhattacharyya

Principal, Shri Shikshayatan School

Dr. J.R. Ram (Psychiatrist)

Dr. Vikas Kapoor (Orthopedic surgeon)

Dr. Rajeev Agarwal (Gynecologist)

Dr. Aditya Choudhary (Neurologist)

Dr. Sandeep Samanta (Neurologist)

Arts, Culture & Training

Shri Kesari Nath Tripathi

Former Hon. Governor of West Bengal

Firhad Hakim

Mayor, KMC

Dr. Shashi Panja

Minister of Women, Child & Social Welfare, WB

Melinda Pavek

Principal, Modern High School

Mrs. D. Mukherjee

Principal, The Heritage School

Mrs. Seema Sapru

Principal, Akshar School

Mrs. Noni Khullar

Principal, La Martiniere for Girls

Mr. John Bagul

American Consul General

Mrs. Rupkatha Sarkar

Principal, South City International School

Mrs. Bratati Bhattacharyya

Principal, Shri Shikshayatan School

Rituparna Sengupta

Abir Chatterjee

Tanmay Bose

Subhrajit Mitra

Prakriti Dutta

Chief Advisor

Alokananda Roy

Chief Advisor

Vishaka Sharma

SPORTS ADVISER

Debashis Paul

In Gratitude of All Our Supporters

Recognition

Awards & Achievements

Our commitment to excellence has been recognized at national and international levels.
2015

National PR Day Award

2015

Award of Excellence in Social Projects

2016

Asadharan Award

2017

Stree Diwas Award

2018

Literacy & Vocational Excellence

2020

Jewel of West Bengal

2022

India Prime Women Icon

2023

Mother Teresa International Award

2023

Flo Power Woman Award

2025

Global Excellence Award in Inclusive Education,

2025

“Change-Maker” Award

Trust & Transparency

Our Registrations

Unmish is a fully registered and compliant non-profit organization.

Societies Registration Act

Registered under the West Bengal Societies Registration Act, 1961

NGO Darpan Unique ID

WB/2019/0245341

12A 10 AC

DIT€/8E/104/2013-14/S-128/2303-05

80G 10 AC

AACAA7730LF20221

MCA CSR Certificate

CSR00043873

RPWD No.

621(N)Com-D19/20

National CSR Portal

Registered
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