Dr. Sushila Nayyar (1955-1957)
An associate of Father of Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, she was a qualified and experienced doctor. She took an active part in the country's freedom struggle and after Independence, she held different portfolios in the Union Cabinet as a Minister.

Mr. Inder Kumar Gujral (1965-1968)
Then a Vice President of New Delhi Municipal Committee, he willingly took over the helm of the Association, having a deaf younger brother in Mr. Satish Gujral, an illustrious artist and architect. He was able to help Association in diverse ways. Subsequently he was elevated to be country's Ambassador, a Cabinet Minister and ended his scintillating career as the Prime Minister of India.

Ms Surrinder Saini (1968-70)
A prominent social worker associated with Mr. Guljari Lal Nanda, then Home Minister of India, Ms Surrinder Saini has for long been associated with Bharat Sevak Samaj and, therefore, closely associated with social welfare work. She headed Delhi State Social Welfare Advisory Board for several years. She headed the Association as President for two years. She now heads All India Federation of the Deaf as President. She has been conferred the Padma Bhushan Award in recognition of her services in the field of social welfare.

Mrs. Sheila Dikshit (1974-1976)
Nowadays Chief Minister of Delhi, Mrs. Sheila Dikshit, headed the Association during the years 1974-1976. It was during this period that Association made all the preparations for its Silver Jubilee which was celebrated with pomp and show. It was fitting that at the valedictory function of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Association, she should be the Chief Guest. As the Chief Minister of Delhi, she is giving extra attention to the welfare of the deaf.