The year 2013 is a memorable year for Navchetan Mandal. It was in this year that a serious thought was given to the problems and needs of people in Ahmedabad. It was felt to do something positive to help people. Thus Navchetan Mandal was established in Ahmedabad District. The initial phase was a period of growth and "need based approach" was the key to the developmental activities. The development was in a broad perspective i.e. education, social, cultural and economic upliftment. The need to under take developmental activities for the disable was felt all over the country. There was a difference of opinion among the social workers regarding the type of activities to be undertaken in this field.