She was the founder and secretary of Ashraya,[2] a non-governmental organization, working mainly towards the rehabilitation to destitute children.[3] Under the aegis of the organization, Chandy and her colleagues were successful in arranging for the legal adoption of 2000 children within the country and 1000 outside.[4] The organization also runs a school, Neelbagh, and a safe crèche for the children of migrant workers and takes care of eight visually impaired children at the child care centre.[5] The Government of India honored Nomita Chandy in 2011, with the fourth highest civilian award of Padma Shri.[6]