| 1. Dr. Jitendra Aggarwal, a dentist, is the founder and CEO of the Sarthak Educational Trust. |
| 2. In 2004, Jitendra Aggarwal lost his vision because of macular degeneration. |
| 3. Despite this challenge, he established an organization to support individuals with disabilities in gaining independence. |
| 4. The Sarthak Educational Trust has assisted more than 30,000 individuals in skill development and job opportunities. |
| 5. He practiced dentistry for six years before losing his vision. |
| 6. In 2008, he founded the Sarthak Educational Trust, starting with a center in Delhi for training visually impaired individuals in medical transcription. |
| 7. The organization now has 17+ centers across India and has placed 10,000+ individuals in jobs. |
| 8. He serves as a governing board member of the Sector Skill Council for persons with disabilities, member of the screening committee for the National Award for Disability and National Fund for persons with disabilities, and member of the selection committee for the National Action Plan for Persons with Disabilities. |
