About Us
Discover the story behind India's premier welfare organization for the differently abled.
Who We Are
The Disable Welfare Trust of India (DWTI) is a premier NGO founded in 1991 by Padmashri Dr. Kanubhai Hasmukhbhai Tailor in Surat, Gujarat. Born on 17th May 1956, Dr. Tailor himself has been 100% physically challenged since childhood due to poliomyelitis. Yet, his indomitable spirit led him from the streets of Surat to receiving the Padmashri Award from the President of India in 2011.
Since its inception, DWTI has grown into one of the most respected disability welfare organisations in India, running 16 free departments for the disabled including schools, colleges, hospitals, physiotherapy centres, hostels, and much more.
Our Founder – Padmashri Dr. Kanubhai Tailor
Dr. Kanubhai Hasmukhbhai Tailor (born 17 May 1956) is the Founder President of Disable Welfare Trust of India. Affected by poliomyelitis since early childhood, he faced poverty, disability, and social stigma with extraordinary courage.
He started Viklang Bandhu Press in 1985 and established the NGO in 1991. Today it serves over 40,520 beneficiaries across Gujarat.
- Education: F.Y.B.Com; D.Litt (Honoris Causa) from 4 international universities
- Padmashri 2011 from President Smt. Pratibha Patil
- National Award from President Shri Pranav Mukherjee
- India Book of Records 2023, Rotary International Award 2023, Living Legend – European International University, Paris
Our Milestones Since 1976
- 1976 – Began working for welfare of persons with disabilities
- 1985 – Started Viklang Bandhu Press
- 1991 – Founded Disable Welfare Trust of India
- 1992 – Outstanding Young Person award, Junior Chamber of Commerce International, Miami, USA
- 1997 – Best Employer award by Gujarat Government
- 1998 – Best Institution award by Gujarat Government
- 2001 – Best Worker award for disabled welfare by Gujarat Government
- 2011 – Padmashri from President Smt. Pratibha Patil
- 2019 – D.Litt Honoris Causa from North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong
- 2019 – D.Litt from Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University, Chitrakoot
- 2023 – India Book of Records; Rotary International Award; Living Legend – European International University, Paris
Trust Leadership
- Dr. Kanubhai Tailor – Founder President, Padmashri Awardee 2011
- Dr. Rachana Pahadiawala – Trustee & Campus Director
- Shri Mohan Nair – Trustee
- Shri Digvijay Goswami – Trustee
- Smt. Sonal Topiwala – Divyang News Channel Head