Dr. (Ms) Ketna L Mehta
Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Expert | Social Innovator | Author | Disability Rights Advocate
Dr. (Ms) Ketna L Mehta is a pioneering researcher, educator, and changemaker with over 30 years of leadership in spinal cord injury rehabilitation and disability rights. A PhD in SCI Rehabilitation Management, she is the Founder Trustee and Editor (One World) of Nina Foundation, a Mumbai-based NGO that has empowered thousands of people with spinal cord injuries through holistic care, assistive technologies, and community support.
Awards & Recognition
Regional Consultant – World Health Organization, IPSCI Report
Guest Editor – 3 international SCI publications
Editor – Peer-reviewed research journal on rehabilitation
Former Professor and Leadership Educator
Author – Narratives of Courage and Nano Thoughts on Management
Leadership & Advocacy
Founder – Nina Foundation, supporting SCI survivors for over 24 years
Conducted free rehab camps, equipment drives, and outpatient clinics across India
Advocates for dignity, accessibility, and inclusion for persons with disabilities
A powerful example of lived resilience – herself a D12 SCI survivor since 1995
Publications & Research
Nano Thoughts on Management – Perspectives on leadership and life
Narratives of Courage – Stories of spinal cord injury survivors in India
Guest Editor & Consultant for international SCI knowledge platforms
Vision
Dr. Mehta’s involvement with Quiet India reflects her deep awareness of how noise impacts vulnerable communities.
“Noise is more than a sound—it can be a barrier. For people with disabilities, the elderly, and trauma survivors, silence is healing. We must build a more mindful, inclusive India.”
She brings to Quiet India a rare combination of compassion, scholarly insight, and systemic vision—ensuring accessibility, dignity, and peace for every citizen.
