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As a 12th standard graduate, Sejal Patel was having trouble finding a job that not only interested her, but also offered her enough income for self-sustenance.

Hemalatta, a 29 year old woman from rural Gujarat, is a successful entrepreneur who currently runs her own catering business along with her husband. Just a few years ago, this was a far-away dream for her, and in order to make it a reality, she enrolled in the Shrimad Rajchandra Mahila Gruha Udyog, where rural women are trained in various crafts and get access to employment opportunities.

Young Kunj was admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital after displaying a delayed cry at birth. After being nursed back to health, Kunj gradually started facing developmental delays. At the age of 2, he was admitted to Shrimad Rajchandra Viklang Centre (SRVC) and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and integration issues.

Meet was born a premature baby and suffered from regular fits, which led to a delay in his physical development. At the age of 1 ½ years, Meet was admitted to Shrimad Rajchandra Viklang Centre as he could not speak coherently, hold his neck straight or sit and stand properly.

The story of Zakwan is a motivating one which establishes the importance of early intervention as a necessary part of the rural healthcare landscape, especially for infants. Zakwan was delivered through a caesarean section but displayed a delayed cry at birth. On the 2nd day after birth, Zakwan developed convulsions and was admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital, where he was treated. Considering the complications at the time of birth, it was imperative for him to undergo treatment in future.

Deyaan Udani, a 7-year-old resident of Sydney, Australia and an SRLC volunteer, became the youngest organ donor in India when his heart, kidneys and liver were harvested/donated after the doctors at a Mumbai hospital declared him brain dead. Deyaan was touring India with his family when he suffered from a brain clot and died at a Mumbai hospital.

When Rupliben’s husband was diagnosed with a major illness that prevented him from working, she was suddenly faced with the responsibility of being the breadwinner in the family. She struggled daily as the family slipped into poverty. When she was recruited at the Shrimad Rajchandra Mahila Gruha Udyog, her life changed forever.

Bijaliben Dalvi, an expectant mother, was bitten by a Russell’s viper, one of the world’s most venomous snakes. The timely administering of an antidote saved Bijaliben’s life, but led to complications for her unborn baby. The next day itself, her infant was prematurely delivered with an extremely low birth weight of 1.75 kgs. When the baby did not cry and did not start breathing, she was rushed to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital.

When Dhanesh met with a near-fatal accident, he could not control his legs and lost control over his bladder and bowel movements. He searched for treatment, but was not successful, and spent over two years confined to his bed.