The story of 23-year-old disabled Mukesh is the story of indomitable courage. It inspires all those like Mukesh that "all is not lost". Mukesh had lost his left leg in an accident. Life had become tough for him as a differently able person. He was deeply worried about his old parents, who were dependent on him. How will he survive with disability? Who will employ him? and what he should do? These questions left him completely bewildered.

A farm laborer Mukesh belongs to Bamansuta village in Badnavar cluster in Dhar district. One fine morning misfortune struck him permanently and every thing lost value for him. He was operating a thrasher machine. All of a sudden, his left leg touched the moving machine and crushed. His master spent liberally on his treatment but wounds could not heal up. Finally doctors advised amputation of leg up to knee level. There was no option but to accept doctors' advise. A young Mukesh was handicapped now. He had lost all hopes but he had to live for his parents. He went to Jaipur and got artificial leg. He could stand up and walk with the support of artificial leg. Dejected utterly, he started spending days as disabled young man. His dreams had shattered. Earning livelihoods was a formidable challenge. Mukesh could not see his old parents working as labourer. When PFT talked to Mukesh and encouraged him to do some business, he could not believe. Mukesh had got not only a moral support but also an offer of financial help. He showed courage and put up a simple proposal in the Gram Sabha. His proposal was approved and he got Rs. 3000 as loan for vending seasonal fruits. He put up his banana shop at Badnavar Chaupati. It is running well. Every day Mukesh earns Rs. 60 to 80 and is repaying Rs. 250 per month as loan installment. He has repaid two installments. Mukesh now has future plans. Parents highly appreciate his courage and zeal. His business might fluctuate depending upon seasons and consumers' behaviour but his confidence will never. Thanks to MPRLP's timely support to persons like Mukesh who have been groomed never to yield.