Divyanshu Ganatra

Blind clinical psychologist | Researcher | Behavioral Facilitator

About

Divyanshu Ganatra, a true inspiration for the abled & disabled alike, is an inclusion expert, a clinical psychologist, an educationist and a researcher.

From losing his eyesight at the age of 19 due to glaucoma to becoming the first blind pilot from India, Divyanshu Ganatra is a survivor & achiever in the truest sense.

He is the Founder of 'Adventures Beyond Barriers', an NGO breaking barriers through adventure sports; the Managing Partner of Yellow Brick Road, which offers a wide array of learning solutions in behavioral, language, and communication that enhances capabilities, competencies and productivity. He is also the Co-Founder & Trustee of the Disability Network.

Awards and Accomplishments

Honoured with the National Award for Welfare of Persons with Disabilities as ‘Best Self Employed Entrepreneur of The Year’ he also received the ‘Ten Outstanding Young Indians Award’ by JC’s, an International Youth Organisation.

He is India’s first blind Solo Pilot, the first blind Tandem Cyclist to complete the 500+ kilometre ride from Manali to Khardung La, and the first blind student to pursue college-level Psychology at the University of Pune.

After coming close to death and being told that he would never climb again, he managed to scale some of the highest peaks in the Himalayas.

Why Divyanshu Ganatra ?

A regular speaker on stages and speaking committees, Divyanshu inspires his audience to push their boundaries, challenge themselves, and think beyond. He is also a guest speaker at the Montclair University, University of Iowa, USA.

Divyanshu has worked alongside leaders of Fortune 500 companies like L&T, Coca Cola, Volkswagen, Citibank, Adani Power, TATA Trent and many others.

He has inspired over 50 million people worldwide as a speaker, guest faculty and inclusion ambassador for governments in India and abroad.