Mumbai, 12 May 2026: Vivekanand Business School (VBS), Chembur, in collaboration with Self Esteem Foundation for Disabled (SEFD), has raised approximately ₹9 lakh during 2025–26 through a student-led social impact initiative aimed at supporting persons with disabilities.
As part of the initiative, VBS students promoted and sold eco-friendly bags and products made by specially-abled artisans associated with SEFD. The proceeds from the campaign will support the NGO’s activities focused on the social and economic empowerment of persons with disabilities.
According to the institution, students conducted outreach activities involving corporate organisations, government offices, educational institutions, and local communities to generate awareness and increase product sales. The initiative also provided students with practical exposure to entrepreneurship, marketing, and social responsibility.
Speaking on the initiative, Dr. Sandeep Bhardwaj, Director, VBS, said, “Our students have proved that management education goes beyond the classroom by creating meaningful, real world impact. Recognising the need better to connect NGOs and specially-abled artisans with wider audiences, the initiative leveraged student-led marketing and purpose-driven outreach to help create sustainable growth opportunities. We are proud to see our students champion inclusivity by supporting the work and dignity of persons with disabilities, while delivering tangible outcomes for the community.”
SEFD highlighted that the collaboration with VBS has continued for more than a decade through multiple engagement initiatives.
Mrs. Meenal Mandlik, Director, Social Marketing- Self Esteem Foundation For Disabled, said, “Self-Esteem Foundation for Disabled has been associated with Vivekanand Business School for over a decade, receiving valuable support across multiple platforms. The ‘Sell On’ project stands as a unique and exemplary initiative that reflects their commitment to inclusiveness, empathy, and empowerment for persons with disabilities. This initiative has also played an important role in raising awareness about the capabilities and potential of differently abled individuals by reaching a wider section of society. The involvement, dedication, and enthusiasm demonstrated by the management and students have been truly commendable and have contributed significantly to the success, expansion, and continued growth of the project.”
The initiative focused on combining student learning with community engagement while supporting market access for products made by specially-abled artisans. Organisers said the effort aimed to encourage inclusive entrepreneurship and strengthen awareness around disability inclusion through direct public engagement.
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