We are driven by a singular goal to unlock the potential of persons with disabilities by walking alongside them at every stage—from discovery and confidence-building to skills, livelihoods, and long-term growth.
A world where disability is never a limitation — only an opportunity to be recognized, respected, realized, and embraced as a valuable asset for personal and societal growth.
Our Mission
To unlock dignity, capability, and choice for persons with disabilities through ecosystem-wide research, skills training, and inclusive innovation — anchored in rights, evidence, and experience.
Why We Exist
The Challenge
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) face absence of a structured, end-to-end pathway that enables them to move from potential to sustainable livelihoods.
Our Approach
We enables Persons with Disabilities to overcome systemic barriers by providing a structured, end-to-end pathway—from counselling and skilling to employment and ongoing mentoring—ensuring not just access to opportunities, but long-term success within them.
What We Do
Design PwD Journeys Through Counselling
We work closely with individuals to understand their aspirations, strengths, and challenges, helping them build confidence and map pathways that are aligned with their potential.
Focus on Workforce Readiness
Building capabilities that are relevant to the market. Through targeted training and readiness programs, we equip individuals with the technical, professional, and life skills needed to access meaningful employment opportunities.
Career Enablement & Advancement Through Mentoring
We ensure that the journey does not end at placement. We provide continuous guidance and support to help individuals navigate workplace environments, overcome challenges, and grow sustainably in their careers.
Meet Humans of Saarathee
Stories of individuals whose lives have been transformed through upskilling and career advancement support - each reflecting how holistic interventions have enabled them to build meaningful, independent lives.
Nitesh
Nitesh, who lost his eyesight early, faced job rejections due to his disability. Joining Saarathee in 2018, he excelled in Amazon's seller onboarding, now leading a team of 30 and mentoring newcomers in MIS and reporting.
Neha
Nitesh, who lost his eyesight early, faced job rejections due to his disability. Joining Saarathee in 2018, he excelled in Amazon's seller onboarding, now leading a team of 30 and mentoring newcomers in MIS and reporting.
Simran
Simran Chawla, Saarathee's Marketing and Business Development Coordinator, lost her eyesight at 5 but remains determined. A YouTube vlogger and award-winner, she brings 4 years of marketing experience, energy, and value to Saarathee.
Aarti
Aarti Uniyal, from Rishikesh, lost her vision due to glaucoma. A natural leader, she joined Saarathee, progressing from agent to team leader at Beyond School. Currently pursuing her MBA, she’s an invaluable contributor to Saarathee.
Tarun
Saarathee supported my growth like family. I started in finance but had a passion for programming. With their guidance, I upskilled, aced three interviews, and landed a role as a Software Engineer. Saarathee gave me the clarity, confidence, and courage to pursue my true career path in IT.
Sunny
After facing numerous rejections due to my hearing impairment, Saarathee provided me with the confidence and interview preparation I needed. They matched me with the right role, and today, I’m working in a company where I’m respected, valued, and able to showcase my skills with pride.
Monika
Monika, born visually impaired, graduated as the first visually impaired student in her school. Trained in home science and computers, she joined Saarathee, now thriving in operations support and living independently, supporting herself.
Mousami
Mousumi, paralyzed at 14, overcame barriers with unwavering energy. After 2 years of inactivity, she joined NAB and later Saarathee, where she now excels as an executive telecaller, calling it her most supportive workplace.
How We Work
Designing Journeys
Our counsellors are Persons with Disabilities, who bring their lived experience, deep empathy, and a nuanced understanding of the ecosystem.
They don't just advise—they relate. they connect with individuals who may feel uncertain, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to begin. This shared experience builds trust and creates a safe space for honest conversations.
Our counsellors combine this lived insight with strong awareness of emerging opportunities, innovations, and pathways across sectors. With patience and care, they help individuals discover their strengths, build confidence, and chart realistic, meaningful career directions.
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Workforce Readiness
We don't offer one-size-fits-all training program—it is a targeted, outcome-driven process that aligns individual potential with real market demand.
Building on insights from our counselling and assessments, we identify each individual's interests, strengths, and competencies, and map them against current and emerging employment opportunities. This ensures that skilling is not generic, but purposeful and relevant.
Our approach combines multiple pathways to readiness, ranging from Employability training, to Domain-specific skilling, to On-the-job training to eventually internships.
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Career Enablement & Advancement
We bring together mentors from across industries to connect with persons with disabilities who may feel stuck, uncertain, or ready for their next step but unsure how to get there.
Through honest conversations, they help individuals explore possibilities, take informed risks, experiment with career choices, and better understand the opportunities available to them.
Equally important is the role of mentors who are persons with disabilities themselves. Their journeys bring relatability, inspiration, and a deep sense of trust. In these heart-to-heart interactions, individuals find a safe space to share their apprehensions, voice their aspirations, and gain clarity from someone who has walked a similar path and built success in their own domain.
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Meet Our Founding Team
Richa BansalFounder
Arjun VishwanathanFounder
Rishi BansalChairperson
Yamini KapoorTrustee
Ratna KrishnaGeneral Secretary
Alka BansalMember
Pallavi MohanMember
Our Impact
Behind every number is a human journey - of dignity reclaimed, barriers dismantled, and potential realised.
20000+People with Disabilities counselled so far
500+people connected with skilling programs across domains
50+people mentored and supported on their career pathways
We Nurture PwDs
A holistic, end-to-end pathway built around every individual — meeting them where they are and walking with them every step of the way.
We Counsel
Discover aspirations, build confidence, and shape personal pathways through one-on-one counselling rooted in empathy.
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We Train
Foundational training in life skills, communication, and workplace readiness — confidence first, capability next.
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We Skill
Industry-aligned technical and professional skilling that makes every learner job-ready for high-growth roles.
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We Mentor
Long-term mentoring that guides every PwD through career decisions, growth challenges, and sustained success.
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