Tear Institute: Train, Educate, and Rehabilitate Mentally Challenged Socially

Every parent dream to provide their child with the best education available. They also desire their wards to overcome every obstacle so that they achieve what they aspire. However, in many instances this fails to happen. This could be due to financial instability, lack of resources, social background, and many more.

While in some cases it’s the children, who themselves are different from the common world. They try but can’t contribute enough to match the potential of the common individuals.

This gives the need for institutions such as the 'Tears Institute of Mentally Handicapped, Agra'. It is a top-notch institute in the field of ‘Mental Retardation’. The institution focuses to train, educate, and rehabilitate mentally challenged students socially. It also gives emphasis on helping mentally challenged individuals to lead normal life and help their parents to resolve their problems.

How does it help?

• It ensures on making every mentally challenged student employable

• It introduces periodic student and teacher specific special courses

• It also participates across various platforms in national and international level

“There are a total of 150 students currently studying in the institution,” said Dr Rita Aggarwal, Director. “There are 40 staff members teaching bachelors and diploma courses in Intellectual Disability (ID) and Intellectual or Developmental Disability (IDD),” she added.

The institution is also honored with the National Award bestowed by then President, Dr Pranab Mukherjee and the FICCI Award by the former Chief Minister of UP, Akhilesh Yadav.

“Today, around 40 students are appointed at various organizations in Agra,” said Dr Aggarwal.

NGOs like ‘Tears’ should be motivated, and their work must be disseminated to every citizen, as such institutions have the capability to bring a significant change in society.