Shristi, an academy for intellectually challenged and autistic individuals is perhaps a one of its kind institution in India. Since its foundation, as a non-profit social affairs organization, Shristi functions as the nerve centre of various co-related activities; focusing on the development, education, training and rehabilitation of the mentally challenged children and Autistic. Shristi provides holistic yet individualized care based on an underlying philosophy of warmth, unconditional acceptance and positivism. Opportunities are created for the talents and potential of each special individual to be realized.