There are officially 1.6 million persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in India, with about 75% living in rural areas. Often these people are faced with an exclusion, neglect, and many disadvantages that limit their effective participation in mainstream society.

H.I.T.A. has relentlessly worked to create an inclusive society where children and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are respected, valued, and have the choices to lead a holistic and dignified life in mainstream society.

Through a unique approach of education, life skills training, and agriculture built on a foundation of love and support, HITA provides people with intellectual disabilities economic and social empowerment to enable them to live as independently and as confidently as possible.