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Swayamkrushi is a voluntary organisation works for the rehabilitation and integration of adults with developmental disabilities.

Their objectives are as follows:

1. Providing a family life.
2. Providing opportunities to experience normal developmental stages. 
3. Providing the ability to manage household chores independently.
4. Providing the experience of living in one place and working in another.
5. Facilitating integration into the community.

Swayamkrushi follows a dual system of rehabilitation which consists of socio-cultural rehabilitation and economic rehabilitation. They promote an all-round development of the individual with the goal of a secure life in the future. The organisation won the National Award for the Welfare of People with Disabilities

They place challenged individuals in 'Group Homes' and provide them with supervision and training. Each home has eight trainees and is managed by a resident staff member. Experts from various disciplines like education, physiotherapy, speech therapy, special educators and social workers work together to provide individuals with optimum vocational training and support. They are also given training in hygiene, safety, money management and other skills.