Srikanth Bolla, who was born with a visual impairment, became MIT’s first blind student. He is the founder of Bollat Industries, which produces eco-friendly products from municipal waste, and employs people with disabilities.
Providing employment to the disabled
Compiled by: Team GI Youth
Published on 14, Feb 2023
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