Mitra Jyothi
Mitra Jyothi's Mission is to assist visually impaired adults lead independent and dignified lives through education, training, counselling, communication and technology, so as to be better integrated into …
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Mitra Jyothi is a registered charitable trust based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, dedicated since 1990 to empowering people with disabilities, especially those who are visually impaired.
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Mitra Jyothi's Mission is to assist visually impaired adults lead independent and dignified lives through education, training, counselling, communication and technology, so as to be better integrated into their families and into mainstream society at large.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMitra Jyothi is a registered education nonprofit based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It is registered with the NGO Darpan portal (NITI Aayog). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.
Mitra Jyothi has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 35 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in India is 35/100.
Mitra Jyothi is located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years. Its registered address is CA Site # P22, 31st Main, India.
Mitra Jyothi is classified as a Education organization, registered in India.
Mitra Jyothi has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Registrar of Societies. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Mitra Jyothi is a registered charitable trust based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, dedicated since 1990 to empowering people with disabilities, especially those who are visually impaired. Mitra Jyothi is classified as a education organization registered in India. The organization was founded in 1990.
Among education charities registered in India: Mitra Jyothi's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is in line with the peer average of 35/100.
Mitra Jyothi is registered in India. Donations to organizations with 80G certification are eligible for a 50% or 100% deduction from taxable income, depending on the organization's classification. Check whether the organization holds a valid 80G certificate.
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NeutralEmpowering Vision: How Mitra Jyothi Transformed Thousands of Visually Impaired Lives in 35 Years - The Logical Indian
Karnataka struck a blow to disability aid. Students waiting for Braille kits, talking laptops - ThePrint
COVID-19: How government failed people with disabilities - The Caravan
82-year-old Bengalurean turns saviour of the sightless with his audiobooks - The New Indian Express
“Grab opportunities & go for it”- My take by Madhu Singhal - Newz Hook
How this visually impaired woman from Karnataka scored 92pc in PUC exams, and also topped her class - YourStory.com
A ray of light in the dark - The New Indian Express
Madhu Singhal: Champion for Indians with disabilities - Al Jazeera
Free hostel facility for women with disability - The Hindu
Mitra Jyothi – Changing the lives of visually impaired - The Better India
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Quick facts about Mitra Jyothi
- What is Mitra Jyothi?
- Mitra Jyothi is a education nonprofit organization based in Bangalore, India. Mitra Jyothi is a registered charitable trust based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, dedicated since 1990 to empowering people with disabilities, especially those who are visually impaired.
- When was Mitra Jyothi founded?
- Mitra Jyothi was founded in 1990.
- Where is Mitra Jyothi located?
- Headquartered in Bangalore, India.
- Is Mitra Jyothi trustworthy?
- Mitra Jyothi has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Mitra Jyothi's website?
- https://www.mitrajyothi.org
- Are donations to Mitra Jyothi tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of India under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.