India’s neurodevelopmental care ecosystem is at a turning point. It is increasingly seeing a decisive shift towards structured, evidence-informed and more inclusive care pathways, said Nitin Bindlish, founder, Mom’s Belief.
Importantly, the government’s approach is also evolving as it is recognizing neurodevelopmental and mental health needs not only as clinical concerns, but as national priorities. The announcement of NIMHANS-2 (National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences) in the Union Budget 2026-27 is a strong signal of that direction, he added.
For years, conditions such as autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, speech-language delays and sensory processing challenges were often misunderstood or identified late, leaving families to navigate a fragmented and inconsistent support system, said Bindlish.
Rays of Belief which operates under the brand name ‘Mom’s Belief,’ provides evidence-based intervention plans for children aged 18 months to 15 years diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and dyslexia. It recently filed its Updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus – I (UDRHP-I) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in connection with its proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO).
According to Bindlish, the real transformation now lies in moving beyond a purely clinic-based model. In a country facing a shortage of trained specialists, one-to-one therapy alone cannot meet the scale of need. That is why parent enablement must become central to intervention. When caregivers are trained and coached as co-therapists, support extends beyond the clinic into the child’s daily routines improving continuity, consistency and follow-through, he said.
We are also seeing higher standards in diagnostics through the increased use of structured assessment frameworks, enabling intervention plans that are more personalized to a child’s sensory, cognitive, behavioural and communication profile. Equally important is progress tracking through measurable, data-backed approaches, whether support is delivered in specialised centres or through structured home programs, said Bindlish.
Mom’s Belief ranks first in India by number of centres providing intervention plans for children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) and is the seventh largest globally in its domain, based on the number of centres. Collaboration with mainstream schools is another critical lever. Supporting children within their existing educational environments strengthens learning and participation, reduces stigma, and makes inclusion more practical rather than symbolic. Technology can play a supportive role here as well through guided home programmes, remote caregiver coaching and digital tools that help extend access to families in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities where specialised services may be limited, he said.
Ultimately, the future of neurodevelopmental care in India lies in building a sustainable, community-driven ecosystem — one that combines clinical rigour, empowered families, school partnerships and responsible use of technology. The goal is simple: ensure that quality neurodevelopmental care becomes reliable and accessible for every family that needs it. |