Paranjape Schemes, is coming up with a concept focused on the needs of special children and their parents. ‘Swaniketan’, a first-of-its-kind initiative in India. Paranjape Schemes Managing Director Shashank Paranjape said, “Children with Autism, Down syndrome, Intellectual Disability, and Cerebral Palsy, and especially their parents face a lot of difficulties in their daily lives. Hence the ‘Swaniketan’ concept came up for fulfilling their needs and providing them respite.”
The gated community for special children and their parents in western Pune, will have 2 and 3 BHK flats. The 240 flats in the two-phased project are reserved only for parents of special children. All the necessary facilities to special children, including health facilities, early intervention centre, 24×7 respite centre, vocational centre, and hostel for special children will be provided equipped with experts and caretakers.
“We will not only provide the facilities but also ensure that the facilities are operational. We have also joined hands with members of Forum for Autism and Saad, who have formed an association named ‘FFL Kutumb’, which will see the management and operations of Swaniketan,” said Shashank Paranjape.
The unique, path-breaking residential project will be developed in two phases, with 120 flats in each phase. Work will begin on the first phase in February 2023 and is expected to complete it in the next two and half to three years. The project will enable the special children to become more independent, which in turn will give their parents a better-dignified lifestyle.
