FMR India Asha Niketan, Nandi Bazar is a Home of Hope where men and women with intellectual disabilities, who are often marginalized by their families and society, are provided with a dignified place to live and grow. The community is committed to creating an environment that enables each individual to develop their potential and contribute their unique gifts for the well-being of others.  

Asha Niketan Nandi Bazar was established on August 6, 1977, by Chris Sadler, with Jayamithran—rescued from a mental asylum—as the first core member. It is a community where home and work are shared with adults with intellectual disabilities, fostering dignity, inclusion, and mutual support.

It was the fourth such community in India, following those in Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, and Asansol. Collectively, these communities are registered as the Fellowship with the Mentally Retarded, India (FMR India).