About Us
Every Child Belongs. Every Potential Matters
Divi’s Foundation for Gifted Children (DFGC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing and empowering children with special needs, disabilities, and neurodevelopmental conditions. Founded in 2015, DFGC is committed to transforming the lives of gifted and differently-abled children through comprehensive care, awareness, and inclusive communities.
Divi’s Foundation for Gifted Children (DFGC) aims to enhance autism awareness, assessment, and care through personalized therapeutic and developmental support. In collaboration with Fernandez Child Development Centre, DFGC fosters holistic growth and inclusivity for children with autism, helping them become self-reliant and happy individuals.
DFGC has also established the Indo-Canadian Autism Network (I-CAN Hub), a collaborative initiative that promotes knowledge sharing, training, and research collaboration between 11 Indian partners and Canadian autism experts. Additionally, DFGC conducted workshops on various topics, including “DIR Floortime” by Ms. Chitra, “Pediatric care” by Dr. Bailey, and “Using Visual Supports for Autism” by Mr. Merry Barua, providing parents and caregivers with valuable insights and strategies to support individuals with autism.
DFGC’s impact extends beyond autism, with collaborations with UNICEF on the “ASM Project” to address birth defects and developmental disorders, and with HIPpy Research Program to advance research on Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH). These partnerships aim to improve diagnosis, treatment, and care for children with various developmental conditions, bridging healthcare between Canada and India.
As we grow, our mission extends beyond Hyderabad. DFGC is laying the foundation to reach communities across India, ensuring that more children and families have access to specialized care, innovative therapies, and the knowledge they need to navigate neurodevelopmental challenges with confidence.
Our Approach
Holistic Care
We adopt a biopsychosocial model addressing medical, educational, psychological, and social aspects of child development
Family-Centered
We place families at the heart of our interventions, ensuring their active involvement in decision-making and caregiving.
Evidence-Based Practices
All programs and services are grounded in rigorous research, continuous evaluation, and global best practices.
Our Impact
Our Core Values
Inclusion
Empathy
Listening deeply to understand and respond with kindness.
Excellence
Advocacy
Innovation
Our Team
Dr. Vijayanand
Dr. Vigneswar
Dr. Pramod Gaddam
As a member of the Advisory Committee of DFGC, Dr. Pramod G contributes his extensive clinical, strategic, and leadership experience to guide the Foundation’s transition into a national anchor institution for child development and neurodiversity.
He plays a key role in ensuring the continuity of services at the Child Development Centre post-transition from the Fernandez Foundation, while advising on long-term strategies for capacity building, program innovation, and cross-sector partnerships. Dr. Pramod brings a unique dual perspective — as a clinician deeply grounded in the needs of children and families, and as an institution-builder committed to systems that are inclusive, ethical, and scalable.
His involvement on the Committee reinforces DFGC’s commitment to combining expert oversight with visionary execution.
Dr. Kishore Mulpuri
Dr. Kishore Mulpuri is a distinguished Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon and Professor & Head of the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of British Columbia. His expertise focuses on pediatric hip conditions, cerebral palsy, and fractures. As the founder of the Hip Hope Network, a global network of hip health professionals, Dr. Mulpuri aims to reduce the burden of hip conditions through clinical care, research, education, and training. He also leads the Hippy Lab, which coordinates the Hippy Global Registry Program, collaborating with over 60 institutions in 15 countries to improve care for children and families globally.
Dr. Mulpuri has received several notable awards for his contributions to orthopaedic care, including the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Angela S.M. Kuo Memorial Award and the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation J. Édouard Samson Award. He has also served as President of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association and Founding President of the Canadian Pediatric Orthopaedic Society. Currently, Dr. Mulpuri is involved in various initiatives, including the I'm a HIPpy Foundation and the Divis Foundation for Gifted Children (DFGC), where he brings his expertise in inclusive healthcare, clinical governance, and evidence-based approaches to improve outcomes for children with developmental and physical challenges.
Dr. Tristha Ramamurthy
Dr. Cynthia Martin
Dr. Pramod Gaddam
Dr. Kishore Mulpuri
Dr. Tristha Ramamurthy
is the founder of Ekya Schools and provost at CMR University, Bengaluru. Her work encompasses curriculum design, teacher development, and the creation of learning environments grounded in research and global best practices.
She leads K–12 and higher education initiatives that prioritise innovation in teaching and a strong focus on student well-being. With a deep commitment to reimagining education for contemporary learners, she has championed practices that nurture creativity, empathy, and real-world readiness.
As a board member at the Divis Foundation for Gifted Children, she contributes expertise in institution-building, educator support, and inclusive program design to help advance the Foundation’s mission.
Dr. Cynthia Martin
is a licensed child and adolescent psychologist with extensive experience in supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental conditions. She serves on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and is based in the Division of Developmental Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Her work emphasizes equitable access to autism care, family-centered practices, and trauma-informed approaches. Dr. Martin has played a key role in designing and scaling clinical programs that support children with ASD, particularly in underserved and high-need communities.
As an Advisory Committee member of the Divis Foundation for Gifted Children (DFGC),Dr. Martin brings global perspective and deep expertise in autism strategy, capacity building, and mental health integration—critical to DFGC’s mission of transforming care and inclusion for children with developmental disabilities in India.
Dr. Pramod Gaddam
As a member of the Advisory Committee of DFGC, Dr. Pramod G contributes his extensive clinical, strategic, and leadership experience to guide the Foundation’s transition into a national anchor institution for child development and neurodiversity.
He plays a key role in ensuring the continuity of services at the Child Development Centre post-transition from the Fernandez Foundation, while advising on long-term strategies for capacity building, program innovation, and cross-sector partnerships. Dr. Pramod brings a unique dual perspective — as a clinician deeply grounded in the needs of children and families, and as an institution-builder committed to systems that are inclusive, ethical, and scalable.
His involvement on the Committee reinforces DFGC’s commitment to combining expert oversight with visionary execution.
Dr. Kishore Mulpuri
Dr. Kishore Mulpuri is a distinguished Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon and Professor & Head of the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of British Columbia. His expertise focuses on pediatric hip conditions, cerebral palsy, and fractures. As the founder of the Hip Hope Network, a global network of hip health professionals, Dr. Mulpuri aims to reduce the burden of hip conditions through clinical care, research, education, and training. He also leads the Hippy Lab, which coordinates the Hippy Global Registry Program, collaborating with over 60 institutions in 15 countries to improve care for children and families globally.
Dr. Mulpuri has received several notable awards for his contributions to orthopaedic care, including the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Angela S.M. Kuo Memorial Award and the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation J. Édouard Samson Award. He has also served as President of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association and Founding President of the Canadian Pediatric Orthopaedic Society. Currently, Dr. Mulpuri is involved in various initiatives, including the I'm a HIPpy Foundation and the Divis Foundation for Gifted Children (DFGC), where he brings his expertise in inclusive healthcare, clinical governance, and evidence-based approaches to improve outcomes for children with developmental and physical challenges.
Dr. Viswanath
Dr. Srinivas
Dr. Tristha Ramamurthy
is the founder of Ekya Schools and provost at CMR University, Bengaluru. Her work encompasses curriculum design, teacher development, and the creation of learning environments grounded in research and global best practices.
She leads K–12 and higher education initiatives that prioritise innovation in teaching and a strong focus on student well-being. With a deep commitment to reimagining education for contemporary learners, she has championed practices that nurture creativity, empathy, and real-world readiness.
As a board member at the Divis Foundation for Gifted Children, she contributes expertise in institution-building, educator support, and inclusive program design to help advance the Foundation’s mission.
Dr. Kishore Mulpuri
Dr. Kishore Mulpuri is a distinguished Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon and Professor & Head of the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of British Columbia. His expertise focuses on pediatric hip conditions, cerebral palsy, and fractures. As the founder of the Hip Hope Network, a global network of hip health professionals, Dr. Mulpuri aims to reduce the burden of hip conditions through clinical care, research, education, and training. He also leads the Hippy Lab, which coordinates the Hippy Global Registry Program, collaborating with over 60 institutions in 15 countries to improve care for children and families globally.
Dr. Mulpuri has received several notable awards for his contributions to orthopaedic care, including the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Angela S.M. Kuo Memorial Award and the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation J. Édouard Samson Award. He has also served as President of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association and Founding President of the Canadian Pediatric Orthopaedic Society. Currently, Dr. Mulpuri is involved in various initiatives, including the I'm a HIPpy Foundation and the Divis Foundation for Gifted Children (DFGC), where he brings his expertise in inclusive healthcare, clinical governance, and evidence-based approaches to improve outcomes for children with developmental and physical challenges.