Manju began her career with us as a young Special Educator. Trained as a Montessori Teacher Trainer, she took to the field of special needs as if born to it. In 1999 she was appointed Vice-Principal of Karuna Vihar and in 2000 she took over as Principal. In 2007, she became Director for Development and Training, an important sounding title which only partially reflects the crucial role she plays in guiding the organization forward.

In this new position, Manju is concentrating both on the individual development of staff, parents and children as well as training within the wider community. She has the rare ability to combine a gentle sweetness with firm conviction, intelligence and a wry sense of humor. Manju is known for her insight, judgment and tact, to say nothing of her linguistic talents! She is fluent not only in Hindi and English but in Bengali and Telegu as well. She and her husband Mukesh have one son named Joy, who has virtually grown up at Karuna Vihar, though he finds time to attend his own school as well!