1. Writer’s Cafe, Chennai Run by M Mahadevan, the cafe is a place that hires victims of domestic abuse, acid attacks and other such crimes. The idea of this cafe came to him when he visited a burn ward through the International Foundation for Crime Prevention and Victim Care (PCVC), a non-profit organisation.

2. Mitti Cafe, Bengaluru From freshly baked carrot cakes to delicious coffee served at a surprisingly decent price, Mitti Cafe in Bengaluru hires only people with disabilities as their staff. Opened by Alina Alma as an attempt to give job opportunities to people with disabilities, the cafe currently employs more than 200 people.

3.  Mirchi & Mime, Mumbai Another cafe championing inclusivity by hiring people with disabilities is Mirchi & Mime in Mumbai. The servers, all with hearing impairments, use sign language. The menu cards include sign language images, for the customers to use as a guide.

4. Terrasinne, Pune Other than mouth-watering cone tacos, this eatery in Pune is known to promote the farm-to-table concept and keeps no preservatives, additives or unhealthy ingredients in the kitchen fully run by people with disabilities.Photography/ Photography Trade from NCVT for the post of technician B (photography).

5. The Trans Cafe, Mumbai A place full of good food and love for all, the Trans Cafe is operated by members of the transgender community. The objective behind the cafe was to move transgender persons from begging and sex work to a more respectable and sustainable life.

6. Sheroes Cafe, Agra The Sheroes Cafe in Agra, co-founded by the Chhaya Foundation and Alok Dixit of Stop Acid Attacks, is run by survivors of acid attacks. The cafe opened in Agra in 2014 and now has branches in Lucknow and Noida too.

7. Bambai Nazariya, Mumbai Another cafe promoting inclusiveness in Mumbai is Bambai Nazariya. Besides being famous for their bun maska and pav bhaji, the place is loved for employing individuals from the transgender community — right from the kitchen to services.

8. Café Positive, Kolkata A one-of-its-kind cafe in Kolkata, Cafe Positive is run by HIV patients trying to fight the taboo around the illness. The brainchild of Kallol Ghosh, the menu includes a wide range of muffins, cookies and sandwiches.