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Aastha Social Foundation, Ratnagiri,

Aastha Social Foundation Ratnagiri, established on 23 October 2008, was founded by Smt. Surekha Pathre. After learning that her son, Alhad, had autism, she decided to leave her job with the Zilla Parishad and dedicate herself entirely to serving persons with disabilities through the foundation. Initially, an Early Diagnosis and Early Intervention Center was established. What began as a small initiative operating from home later evolved into a therapy center for children with special needs at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Stadium, Maruti Mandir, Ratnagiri, on 2 October 2013. As the needs of society grew, the organization expanded its range of projects.

In 2023, the organization moved to its new premises opposite Parkar Hospital, Shivaji Nagar, Ratnagiri. Currently, the organization is working towards the holistic rehabilitation of persons with disabilities through the following projects:

1. Aastha Early Diagnosis and Early Intervention Center
2. Aastha Therapy Center for Children with Special Needs
3. Aastha Special Education Center, Ratnagiri
4. Aastha Divyang Helpline, Ratnagiri
5. Aastha Divyang Advocacy Center, Ratnagiri
6. Aastha Divyang Awareness and Training Center, Ratnagiri
7. Aastha Divyang Employment, Business Guidance and Training Center, Ratnagiri
8. Aastha Assistive Device Library, Ratnagiri
9. Aastha Divyang Arts, Sports and Cultural Center, Ratnagiri
10. Aastha Divyang Marriage Counseling Center, Ratnagiri
11. Local Level Committee (LLC), Ratnagiri
12. District Divyang Rehabilitation Center (DDRC), Ratnagiri