Mr. Rajesh Kumar Trivedi
Vice President, Ayush Society · Disability Rehabilitation Expert · Inclusive Development & Skill Development Specialist
24+ years in rehabilitation and inclusive development
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Trivedi is a distinguished Disability Rehabilitation and Inclusive Development professional with more than 24 years of experience in disability rehabilitation, inclusive education, early intervention, skill development, capacity building, policy advisory, quality assurance and programme leadership.
As Vice President of Ayush Society, he contributes to organisational leadership and the advancement of rehabilitation and inclusive development initiatives.
National-level policy and programme assignments
His extensive professional experience includes strategic and technical assignments with:
- Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India
- Skill Council for Persons with Disability, under NSDC
- Rehabilitation Council of India
- IGNOU
- Leading national organisations working in the disability sector
Rehabilitation practice, policy and capacity building
Mr. Trivedi has worked extensively at the intersection of rehabilitation practice, policy, education, professional capacity building, accessibility and skill development. His expertise includes multidisciplinary rehabilitation, special education, early intervention, institutional strengthening, standards and quality assurance, government programme implementation, and disability-inclusive workforce development.
As a Master Trainer, he has trained and certified 1,143 Trainers and Assessors across disability sectors.
A wide, specialised academic foundation
- M.Ed. in Special Education, Jamia Millia Islamia
- MA in Special Education Needs, Erasmus Mundus Programme
- M.Sc. in Applied Psychology
- Specialised qualifications covering visual, hearing, locomotor, cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities
- Currently pursuing a Ph.D. on the effectiveness of skill training programmes for the economic empowerment of persons with disabilities
Rights-based, person-centred rehabilitation
A strong advocate of rights-based, person-centred and inclusive rehabilitation, Mr. Trivedi is committed to strengthening professional practice, empowering rehabilitation professionals and families, promoting evidence-based interventions, and creating meaningful opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate fully and independently in society.
His participation in IPOTCON 2027 reflects his continued commitment to professional collaboration, knowledge exchange, innovation, and strengthening the rehabilitation ecosystem in India.
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