Though we have successfully stepped into the 21^st Century, there is much we should do for the Mentally Retarded; they form a major part of our society. There are 2%  to 4% of these persons in the total population. Taking into consideration the awareness about retardation, their nurturing, education, training, rehabilitation & socialization Nandanvan was established on 1^st April, 1960 to provide quality care and support to the mentally Retarded. It aimed of look after their education, training, rehabilitation and socialization and to spread awareness about retardation. 
The school caters to 200 children of school-going age. It admits mentally retarded children between the ages of 6 years and 18 years. These children are educated according to their capacities and pre-vocational training is imparted to them. 
In April 1999, Nandanvan added an early intervention unit to its facilities. Mentally Retarded children between the ages of 4 and 6 years are put through a skill development program aimed at improving their motor skills and making them independent. The proper education, training and rehabilitation of these children started only after VRA (Vocational Rehabilitation Administration) project started in the year 1964 led by Late Dr. Kusum Wankar as project incharge. Presently 130 students are in the school of which 35 stay in the hostel.

The rehabilitation of mentally Retarded individuals aged more than 18 years, the school runs a sheltered workshop for training its students in different trades, Since 1964 situated at Laxmi Nagar near Dikshabhoomi Nagpur. In the sheltered workshop, the children are given employment in a sheltered environment, they get their wages according to work done. This improves their quality of work and develops sense of motivation. Rehabilitation of these children in the society is an important aspect of this institution.To rehabilitate these children children in society co-operation is needed from the community. A constant follow-up until the child is rehabilitated is needed. these children are not included in the 3% jobs from government. So the society, parents and institution has to take initiative for their rehabilitation.It imparts training in various crafts such as tailoring, weaving, floating rangoli, paper bags, embroidery and sewing materials, phenyl, paper plates, caning, wood work, coir making, painting etc. This provides the students with an income and a measure of financial sustainability.

The sale of articles made by the students of Nandanvan, the school has set up a shop which sales different products manufactured within the school itself.  Products sold in the shop include articles such as newar, napkins, chalks, notebooks, candles, phenyl, liquid soap, office files and masalas among other things.