Vinayana Khurana

A warm and confident portrait of a young woman sitting indoors, dressed in a black high neck sweater with a colorful beaded necklace. She is smiling naturally at the camera, creating a calm and approachable presence. The softly blurred background with warm lighting adds a cozy and elegant atmosphere to the image, highlighting her expressive personality and confidence.

Vinayana Khurana, She/her/hers

Disability Advocate & Guest Lecturer, NCWEB, University of Delhi, India

Vinayana Khurana is an Instagram influencer, disability inclusion activist, life coach, writer, and guest lecturer in English Literature at the Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board at the University of Delhi. Living with cerebral palsy and holding an MPhil in English Literature, she uses poetry, storytelling, digital content, and advocacy to challenge stereotypes surrounding disability and promote inclusion and self-acceptance. Through her writing and online presence, Vinayana has inspired thousands of people with disabilities and their families to pursue education, build confidence, live independently, and advocate for equal opportunities. Her work has been featured by platforms including BBC Hindi, Youth Ki Awaaz, The Times of India, and Dainik Jagran. She is a two-time recipient of the Tata Sabal Wordsmith Award and has also received the CavinKare Ability Awards 2024 Mastery Award, the REX Karmaveer Chakra Award, the 2025 Digital Women Awards Winner title, and the Swayam Siddha Award. Through creative expression and public advocacy, Vinayana is helping shift perceptions of disability while demonstrating the power of representation, visibility, and self-advocacy.