She lost one of her eyes as an infant due to cancer and another one at the age of 14, but Bhakti Ghatole kept true to her name and never lost faith. Today Bhakti, who is from Mount Carmel (Ajni branch) has topped the city in the visually handicapped category with 93.45%, a score which would rival even the best in the general category.
Said Bhakti: "I learnt Braille in Std VI and later studied computer operations. With the help of Jawa software I read and studied all the course material. I also used Abrar which is a recorder to study languages. My home tutors have helped me a lot to clear my doubts. My motto in life has been 'your efforts may fail but don't fail to make efforts'."

There were minor irritants along the way as well such as power failure. When her computer failed, Bhakti was helpless. "But that is all part of life I guess, we all have our major and minor problems. I feel that the computer is a very useful gadget and everyone should be updated with the latest technology," she said.
For strength through tough times, she relied on Yoga and thanked her teacher Rambhau Khandwe. Bhakti wants to become an IAS officer and is determined to emerge successful in life.