Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Muskan Negi: HP’s First Visually Impaired Woman PhD
Muskan Negi is a very special woman from Himachal Pradesh.
She is the first woman in her state who is completely blind and has earned a PhD.
She studied music and got her degree from Himachal Pradesh University.
Her teacher was Mrityunjay Sharma.
Now, she teaches at a college for girls in Shimla.
She is also a singer and works with the Election Commission to inspire young people.
Muskan Negi is the first 100% visually impaired woman from Himachal Pradesh to earn a PhD.
She completed her PhD in music at Himachal Pradesh University under Mrityunjay Sharma.
Negi was awarded her doctoral degree on Monday.
She currently serves as an assistant professor at Government College for Girls (RKMV), Shimla.
Negi is also a singer and an Election Commission Youth Icon.
- Who
- Muskan Negi, a singer and Election Commission Youth Icon
- What
- First 100% visually impaired woman from Himachal Pradesh to earn a PhD
- When
- Awarded her doctoral degree on Monday
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh University
- Why
- Completed her PhD in music under the supervision of Mrityunjay Sharma
- Name
- Muskan Negi
- Achievement
- First 100% visually impaired woman from Himachal Pradesh to earn a PhD
- Degree
- PhD in Music
- University
- Himachal Pradesh University
- Supervisor
- Mrityunjay Sharma
- Current Position
- Assistant Professor at Government College for Girls (RKMV), Shimla
- Role
- Election Commission Youth Icon