Mrs. Asha Gupta co-founded AAROH and Navjyoti Institute together late AVM S C Gupta in 1983. Mrs Gupta is an affected parent who chose to take direct action by starting a special school after first educating herself in the field of special education.

Today, she still functions as Director-in-Charge at Navjyoti Institute. Her hands on approach in the day to day functioning of AAROH's various initiatives is truly remarkable and her attention to minute details is an inspiration to one & all in the institution.

Mrs. Gupta believes in treating each student as an individual in need of personalised care and guidance, and that the involvement of parents and community is essential for the growth and development of special children.