Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled Ina ugurates
Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled Ina ugurates
Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled In aug urates State-of-the-Art Accessible Arts Centre
Chennai, 8th November 2024 — Samart hanam Trust for the Disabled proudly in augurated the Samarthanam Art Centre , a ground-breaking, fully accessible ib le and inclusive facility dedicated to nurtu ring and showcasing the artistic talents of individuals with disabilities.
Located in HSR Layout, Bengaluru, the centre was inaugurated with much fan fare, with renowned playback singer Ku nal Ganjawala as the celebrity guest.
The event was graced by distinguished g uests, including Mr. Sanjay Singh, CEO a nd Head of Territory, BNP Paribas India, as Chief Guest, and Ms. Jayashri Balkris hna, General Manager of General Insura nce Corporation of India, as Guest of Ho nour. Other corporate leaders in attend ance included Mr. Aveek Sinha, CFO of J LL India; Mr. Nagabush ana Reddy, Finan ce Controller at Ther mo Fisher Scientif ic; and Mr. Ravi Kum ar, Senior Vice Pres ident at NTT Data I nformation Processi ng Services Pvt Lt d. Their presence und erscored the cen tre’s commitment to in clusivity and su pport for artists with dis abilities.
Spanning over 32,000 square feet, this transformative facility stands as a test ament to Samarthanam’s dedication to empowering artists with disabilities.
The Samarthanam Art Centre features:
• An accessible auditorium designed for performances, complete with ramps, sp ecialized lifts, and seating arrangement s catering to artists with mobility challe nges.
• Dedicated spaces for training, therap y, and creative development, providing a nurturing environment for artis ts to ho ne their skills.
• The Samarthanam Institute of Music & Performing Arts (SIMPA), which offers p rograms in collaboration with Karnata ka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Universit t y of Music and Performing Arts (KSGH).
With a 337-seat acoustic auditorium, a dvanced stage lighting, cyclorama scre en, and inclusive design, the Samartha nam Art Centre is set to become a hub for artistic expression, talent developm ent, and performances by individuals wi th disabilities across India.
Dr. Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar, Foun der and Managing Trustee of Samartha nam Trust for the Disabled, expressesed his gratitude and excitement: “The Sama rthanam Art Centre is a dream re alized—a space where creativity know s no bo undaries and talent flourishes in a fully accessible, inclusive environment.
This centre not only supports artists wi th disabilities but also challenges the wo rld’s perception of their capa bil ities.” H e extended special thanks to BNP Parib ibas and other corporate part ners for th eir invaluable support in m aking this vis ion a reality.
Mr. Sanjay Singh of BNP Paribas India re marked, At BNP Paribas, we have embe dded inclusion not only in financial solut solutions but across multiple fronts suc h as financing for the social economy or promotion of equal opportunities, diver rsity and human rights. Today, the re is a growing recognition of the need for gen uine representation of disability inclusio n and art has the potential to lead the w ay in this journey as it trans cends all bo undaries,” said Sanjay Singh, CEO and H ead of Territory, BNP Paribas India.
“Our partnership with Samarthanam is an enabler for Art Inclusion and dedica ted spaces like Samarthanam Art centre fosters holistic development of underpri vileged and underserved com munities t hrough creative endeavour s,” Mr. Singh added.
Samarthanam extends heartfelt thank s to BNP Paribas and other corporate pa rtners, whose support made this land m ark project possible. The inauguration m arks a significant milestone in the journ ey toward inclusive arts and cu lturalexp ression.
About Samarthanam Trust for Disabled:
Founded in 1997 by Dr. Mahantesh G Ki vadasannavar and Late Sugur Parama sh ivaiah Nagesh, Samarthanam Trust for t he Disabled is a National Award-winnin g NGO committed to empowering perso ons with disabilities and the un derserve d. Through comprehensive support incl uding education, accommod ation, nutri tion, and vocational traini ng, the trust f unctions as a complete solution provide r for its beneficiaries.
Samarthanam creates livelihood opport unities through its Social Enterprises an d promotes inclusion through sports via the Cricket Association for the Blin d in India (CABI). With its holistic appr oach, the organization continues to tra confo rm lives and build an inclusive society.
