Founder and Managing Trustee

Ms Madhu Singhal who is visually impaired is the Managing Trustee/Founder of Mitra Jyothi. She did not let her visual impairment deter her. She passed B.A with 1st division and was selected "The Best All Rounder Student" from Vaish women’s college, Maharishi Dayanad University, Rohtak (Haryana) in 1981. She continued her M.A in Hindustani Classical Vocal Music in Maharishi Dayanand University and again got a 1st division in 1983.

It was after moving to Bangalore she went through various training courses for the visually impaired and learnt Kannada, the local language. She established Mitra Jyothi in 1990 along with the support of 8 other dedicated individuals.   Ms.Madhu Singhal has recieved many awards and recognitions personally and for Mitra Jyothi. She recently received the National Award on Dec 2008 for achievement in working for the cause of people with disabilities.