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CASE STUDY: Jagadish
Shantaram Shinde |
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Personal Details Name: Jagadish Shantaram Shinde Date of Birth: 24/04/1984 Age: 40 years Gender: Male Education: Completed 12th Standard Location: Ambernath, Maharashtra Family Composition: Lives with his wife and 5-year-old son Monthly Income: ₹6,000–10,000 (through street vending)
Disability
Details Nature of Disability: Locomotor Disability Diagnosis: Post-Polio Residual Paralysis (PPRP) Percentage of Disability: 90% Condition: Permanent
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Intervention Jagadish
was selected to receive a Neomotion Electric Wheelchair under the CSR
initiative of a corporate. He received the wheelchair free of cost during the
distribution event held at NASEOH, Chembur, Mumbai, on 28th March 2025. The
wheelchair is equipped for road use and supports distances of up to 25 km at
a speed of 30 kmph. Recipients were also trained in its usage and basic
maintenance.
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Background
and Challenges Jagadish
is a 40-year-old individual living with a 90% locomotor disability due to
post-polio residual paralysis. He currently earns a living by selling daily
use items on the roadside in Ambernath. His daily mobility depends on an old,
manually operated tricycle, which has started showing signs of wear and tear.
He
lives with his wife - who is also a person with disability, and their
5-year-old son. Jagadish is the sole earner in the family. Despite his
efforts, his income remains limited, and his physical condition restricts his
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Improvement
and Aspirations Ahead The
provision of the electric wheelchair is expected to significantly enhance Jagadish’s
ability to travel independently and safely. Until now, his limited mobility
and dependence on a manual tricycle have made long distances difficult to
cover and limited his ability to grow his business or seek alternative jobs.
With
this electric wheelchair, Jagadish now has the opportunity to look for work
with food and e-commerce delivery platforms, which can offer a more stable
and potentially higher income. The increased range of travel will also help
him restock his vending items more easily, reach better markets, and manage
his time and energy more effectively.
The
wheelchair will not only reduce physical strain but also offer a pathway
toward greater self-reliance. It provides Jagadish the chance to take small
but impactful steps toward improving his family’s economic situation, while
also supporting the needs of his young child.
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CASE STUDY: Anjum Anwar Ali Khan |
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Personal Details Name: Anjum Anwar Ali Khan Date of Birth: 08/09/2009 Age: 15 years Gender: Female Education: Currently studying in 10th Standard (SSC Board) Location: Shivaji Nagar, Govandi, Mumbai Family Composition: Lives with her parents and four siblings Monthly Household Income: ₹8,000 (father’s income as a carpenter)
Disability Details Nature of Disability: Locomotor Disability Diagnosis: Congenital Absence of Fibula Percentage of Disability: 73% Condition: Permanent
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Intervention Anjum
was identified as a recipient of the Neomotion Electric Wheelchair under the
CSR initiative of a corporate. She received the wheelchair free of cost
during a distribution drive conducted at NASEOH, Chembur, Mumbai on 28th
March 2025. Along with the wheelchair, she received proper training on how to
operate and maintain it. The electric wheelchair enables independent mobility
for distances up to 25 km and reaches a maximum speed of 30 kmph, making it suitable
for commuting.
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Background
and Challenges Anjum
is a 10th standard student in a private school and is currently preparing for
her board examinations. She has a 73% locomotor disability due to congenital
absence of the fibula, which significantly restricts her movement. Attending
school and tuition classes has been difficult as she is unable to travel
independently and always requires someone to assist her in commuting.
Her
family survives on a modest income of ₹8,000 a month, earned solely by her father,
who works as a carpenter. Her mother is a homemaker, and all four of her
siblings are also attending school. Given their financial constraints, hiring
transport or additional help for her mobility has not been feasible, often
leading to missed classes and added stress on the family.
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Improvement
and Aspirations Ahead Receiving
the electric wheelchair is expected to bring about a significant shift in
Anjum’s daily routine. Until now, her physical limitation meant she could
only attend school or classes when someone was available to accompany her.
This not only affected her attendance but also her sense of confidence and
independence. With the wheelchair, she will now be able to travel on her own
to school and nearby tuition centres.
This
support will allow her to participate more regularly in academics, prepare
better for her board exams, and experience greater inclusion among her peers.
Being able to commute independently at this stage of her education will help
reduce pressure on her family, both emotionally and financially. The
intervention also lays the foundation for her to continue her education
beyond 10th standard with fewer mobility-related barriers.
In
the long term, this support is expected to improve her attendance, academic
consistency, and emotional well-being. The intervention also helps promote
inclusivity and sends a message of encouragement to other children with
disabilities in similar situations. Anjum’s ability to access education more
freely will empower her to pursue further studies and move towards her
personal goals with increased confidence and dignity.
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CASE STUDY: Deepak Ramkishan Chauhan |
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Personal Details Name: Deepak Ramkishan Chauhan Date of Birth: 26/02/1993 Age: 32 years Gender: Male Education: Completed 12th Standard Location: Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra Family Composition: Lives with his elderly parents and elder sister Monthly Income: ₹2,200 (disability pension)
Disability Details Nature of Disability: Locomotor Disability Diagnosis: Bilateral Below-Knee Amputation Percentage of Disability: 88% Condition: Permanent |
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Intervention Deepak
received a Neomotion Electric Wheelchair free of cost during a distribution
drive held on 28th March 2025 at NASEOH, Chembur, Mumbai. The wheelchair
allows him to travel independently for distances up to 25 km at a speed of 30
kmph. He also received training on its operation and maintenance.
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Background
and Challenges Deepak
was previously working in the informal sector, selling items in local trains
to support himself and contribute to his household. However, following a
railway accident, he lost both of his lower limbs, resulting in an 88%
locomotor disability. Since then, he has been unemployed and relies solely on
the disability pension provided by the government.
He
currently lives with his elderly parents and elder sister, who contributes to
the household income by doing stitching work from home. The family’s overall
income remains limited, and Deepak’s desire to regain financial independence
has been restricted due to his limited mobility and lack of access to
assistive devices.
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Improvement
and Aspirations Ahead The
provision of an electric wheelchair is expected to open new pathways for
Deepak’s mobility and economic participation. For the past several years, he
has been dependent on others for basic movement, and employment opportunities
were largely out of reach due to his limited access to accessible transport.
His current monthly pension of ₹2,200 is not enough to support his needs or
contribute significantly to his family’s income.
With
the electric wheelchair, Deepak plans to apply for work as a delivery
executive with e-commerce platforms. The ability to travel short distances
independently will allow him to take up such jobs without needing external
assistance or spending on local transport. This will not only help him earn a
regular income but also restore a sense of routine, purpose, and independence
in his daily life.
This
intervention will also ease the pressure on his family and support their
household finances, while improving Deepak’s self-esteem and motivation to
re-enter the workforce.
In
the long term, this support has the potential to not only improve his income
but also enhance his quality of life, restore his confidence, and contribute
to a more inclusive society where persons with disabilities can pursue
livelihood opportunities on equal footing.
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