APD’s Horticulture Centre and training programme began in 1987 at Jeevan Bhima Nagar through the efforts of our founder, N. S. Hema. A wheelchair user herself and passionate about horticulture, she envisioned horticulture as a pathway to training, livelihood and inclusion for persons with disabilities.
At APD’s Horticulture Programme, every plant nurtured creates an opportunity for persons with disabilities to learn, work and participate more independently — while contributing to greener communities.
65 weekend apartment sales generating ₹28 lakhs.
47 landscape projects completed, generating ₹33 lakhs.
28 corporate volunteering events.
800+ participants engaged in gardening skills.
288 plant varieties listed.
32 tons of coco peat produced.
50,169 plants with an estimated value of ₹30 lakhs.
400 saplings planted with Titan and Bosch.
1,000 saplings distributed on World Environment Day.
6 Garden Fairs hosted.
“Oota from your Thota” programme conducted.
Partnerships with Indo-American Hybrid Seeds and Deejay Support Group.
Inclusive Sustainable Horticulture Centre implemented, reaching 115 beneficiaries in its first phase.
The centre is a tripartite initiative involving APD, the donor and the Government.
It provides horticulture therapy and training to 115 beneficiaries, with participants gaining practical experience in plant production.
Beneficiaries are currently involved in growing varieties of medicinal and aromatic plants, shrubs and herbs.
Location: Hombegowda Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560029
