Mitra Jyothi

The main objectives are to empower visually impaired people through education and skill development, provide accessible reading materials, facilitate employment opportunities, and promote their integration into mainstream society.

  • Gold Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
  • CSR-1
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Financials

  • 2020

    Total Income
    Rs.22,504,512
    Total Expenses
    Rs.11,624,802
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.3,487,440
    Program Expenses
    Rs.8,137,362
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  • 2021

    Total Income
    Rs.15,361,981
    Total Expenses
    Rs.7,781,730
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.2,656,622
    Program Expenses
    Rs.6,198,784
    Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it.
  • 2022

    Total Income
    Rs.21,161,694
    Total Expenses
    Rs.8,741,424
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.2,894,026
    Program Expenses
    Rs.6,752,729
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  • 2023

    Total Income
    Rs.24,812,089
    Total Expenses
    Rs.8,499,777
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.1,699,955
    Program Expenses
    Rs.6,799,821
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  • 2024

    Total Income
    Rs.24,609,280
    Total Expenses
    Rs.9,788,827
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.4,708,534
    Program Expenses
    Rs.5,080,293
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Computer Training Programme

    District

    Bangalore

    States

    Karnataka

    The Computer Training Centre imparts basic and advanced computer literacy training to visually impaired students, from those with low vision to those who are totally blind.

  • Higher Education For Girls From Marginalized Socio Economic Backgrounds

    Special attention is given to the empowerment of visually impaired (VI) girls through learning. The organisation supports higher education of visually impaired girls from remote villages from poor socio-economic backgrounds

  • Braille Press Centre

    The Braille Transcription Centre converts school text books/educational books/magazines/specific articles/selected items of interest into electronic format and prints it in Braille format. The Braille Transcription Centre also does tactile printing in colour and embossing visiting cards in Braille.

  • Independent Living Skills Programme

    Independent Living Skills is the most fundamental hands-on programme at Mitra Jyothi that enables persons with visual disability to initiate self-reliance and instills self-confidence in them.

  • Talking Book Digital Library

    The ERC supports the education needs of people with vision impairment by providing accessible reading material. “Accessible Reading Material” means books in the form of eText, ePub, DAISY (audio), mp3 and Braille formats.

  • Computer Training Program

    District

    Bangalore

    States

    Karnataka

    The Computer Training Centre imparts basic and advanced computer literacy training to visually impaired students, from those with low vision to those who are totally blind.

  • Higher Education for Girls From Margenalized Socio Economic Backgrounds

    Special attention is given to the empowerment of visually impaired (VI) girls through learning. The organization supports higher education of visually impaired girls from remote villages from poor socio-economic backgrounds

  • Braille Press

    The Braille Transcription Centre converts school text books/educational books/magazines/specific articles/selected items of interest into electronic format and prints it in Braille format. The Braille Transcription Centre also does tactile printing in colour and embossing visiting cards in Braille.

  • Independent Living Skills

    Independent Living Skills is the most fundamental hands-on program at Mitra Jyothi that enables persons with visual disability to initiate self-reliance and instills self confidence in them.

Impact Metrics

  • Completion of Higher Studies and University Certificate

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 10
    • 2020-21 5
    • 2021-22 12
  • Printing and Distributions of School Text Books in Braille

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 4102
    • 2020-21 5051
    • 2021-22 5012
  • Confidence to Live a More Indepentdent Life

    Year-wise Metrics
  • Course Completion and Certification by Niit

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 75
    • 2020-21 31
    • 2021-22 52
  • Number of Uploads of Books in Sugamya Pusthakalaya and Book Share Online Portals

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 91
    • 2020-21 93
    • 2021-22 92
  • Number of Downloads of Books in Sugamya Pusthakalaya and Book Share Online Portals

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 17334
    • 2020-21 23721
    • 2021-22 40737
  • Course Completion and Certification by Niit

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 75
    • 2020-21 31
    • 2021-22 52
  • Completion of Higher Studies and University Certificate

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 10
    • 2020-21 5
    • 2021-22 12
  • Printing and Distributions of School Text Books in Braille

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 4102
    • 2020-21 5051
    • 2021-22 5012
  • Number of Uploads of Books in Sugamyapusthakalaya and Bookshare Online Portals

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 91
    • 2020-21 93
    • 2021-22 92
  • # Ofdownloads of Books in Sugamyapusthakalaya and Bookshare Online Portals

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 17334
    • 2020-21 23721
    • 2021-22 40737
  • Confidence to Live a More Indepentdent Life

    Year-wise Metrics

Leadership Team

  • Asha Shridhar

    Ngo Coordinator

  • Ms. Madhu Singhal

    Founder/Managing Trustee Mitra Jyothi

  • Gabrena Peter

    Head of Admin

  • G P Goyal

    President

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    7

  • Diversity Metrics

    55% women

  • Organization Structure Organization Structure

    Yes

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATM2010J

  • Registration Number

    B/IV 335/89-90

  • CSR Form 1

    CSR00000779

  • 80G

    AAATM2010JF20211

  • 12A

    AAATM2010JE20211

  • FCRA

    094420627

About

  • Headquarters

    Bangalore, Karnataka

  • Since

    1990

Impact

Mitra Jyothi has helped thousands of visually impaired people across Karnataka and other states through its various programs like talking book library, computer training, braille transcription, and job placement services.

Vision and Mission

VISION – We believe that all persons with disability have the potential to become independent and self-sufficient and given the right opportunities to achieve their goals, can play a useful role in the community. Mission - We assist people with disability to become independent by – making them aware of their rights and responsibilities, providing them with an enabling atmosphere through networking with other organizations and people, designing training programmes that teach them coping skills, supplementing educational needs, vocational training and job placements.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    CA Site # P22, 31st Main, 18th Cross, Sector 1, HSR Layout,, Bangalore, Karnataka

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Trust

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management