Muskaan, New Delhi is an adult training centre for people with intellectual disability. Muskaan started its journey as a learning centre for people between 16 to 50 years and has gradually evolved into a vocational and employment centre.
Muskaan also provides family support services.
Sited close to the national highway, Muskaan is well located in a leafy quarter of New Delhi. The large circular building is well lit and offers a serene environment for visitors and students.
Vocational training
Major vocational activities at Muskaan’s work centre include:
Block printing
Gift stationery items/ Paper Bag making
Decorated candles and diyas
Papier-mâché, painting, pottery/ Art & craft products
Jewellery making
Weaving
Snacks such as delicious mathis & namkparas
Baking cakes and cookies
Pickles and squashes
Spices preparation & packing
Solar drying of herbs and vegetables
Processing flowers
Training is for hospitality sector, retail selling and data entry
Life-skills training
The five major life skill areas that are addressed are personal adequacy, social-emotional competence, strengthening cognitive/communication functions, creative self-expression and physical fitness. Muskaan has developed a detailed programme to address these aspects based on real time observations.
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Please contact the institute for information on admission and fees.
Muskaan has been ranked among top 10 Special Needs school in India by EducationWorld India School Rankings.
Muskaan provides accommodation facilities for students.