R. Bindu is an Indian politician of CPI(M), who serves as Minister for Higher Education and Social Justice,[1] Government of Kerala.

She completed her education in Irinjalakkuda Girls' High School, St. Joseph's College, Irinjalakuda, and JNU Delhi.

Bindu is a former Mayor of the Thrissur Municipal Corporation, Kerala.

Bindu was the Vice Principal and Head of English Department at Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur.

Bindu is married to A. Vijayaraghavan, former parliamentarian and Former Secretary of the CPI(M) Kerala State Committee.