Q: Could you please give me the details of a support group in Sholapur that is working for mentally challenged people.

A:There is a farm near Antrolli village in Sholapur district in Maharashtra, which is home to nearly a 100 mentally challenged people. All the residents of the Jivhala commune participate in running the farm, right from tending cattle, weeding and harvesting. The centre trains them to be self sufficient and imparts skills which will help build self confidence and independence. AB Rajmane is the founder of the organisation and can be contacted at the following number - (0217)311664.