Summary
“In good times, everyone stays with us, but in bad times, the one who supports us is no less than God,” says Ramchandra Wagmode.
From a young age, Ramchandra supported his family through poverty, the loss of both parents, and eventually, a life-altering accident that left him paralyzed. Despite unimaginable setbacks, he chose life over despair. With support from Youth4Jobs and Rangde, he rebuilt his confidence and restarted his business. Today, Ramchandra is independent, runs a grocery shop, and uses social media to inspire others like him.
“I didn’t just learn to walk with a wheelchair—I learned to stand tall in life,” he says.
‘From Rock Bottom to Rising Again: Ramchandra Wagmode’s Journey of Grit and Grace’
Born in Renapur, a small village in Maharashtra’s Latur district, Ramchandra Wagmode was no stranger to hardship. At just 11, he began working in the local market to support his family while continuing his studies. He later completed his B.Com Part 2 and an ITI course—pushing through poverty with silent resilience.
His parents worked as daily wage laborers. They had little income, but a lot of hope.
Grief and responsibilities beyond his years
In 2014, life took a cruel turn when Ramchandra’s father, burdened by debt, died by suicide. As the only son, he suddenly found himself responsible for his two sisters. He arranged his elder sister’s marriage and supported his younger sister’s education—even when the family had barely enough to survive.
Then came another heartbreak. After his father’s death, his mother fell severely ill. Due to a lack of money, Ramchandra couldn’t afford her treatment. In 2017, she passed away.
“My world fell apart, but I had to stay strong—for my sister.”
The accident that changed everything
By 2019, things began looking up. Ramchandra had a job at Khadi Kendra and was proudly funding his younger sister’s police training. But on December 25 that year, a tragic car accident left him with a spinal injury that paralyzed both legs.
Doctors at Sahyadri Hospital fought to save him. He had deep wounds on his knees, back, and hip. Recovery was uncertain. For months, he was bedridden, unable to care for himself. His younger sister helped him with everything. The guilt and helplessness pushed him to the edge.
“I wanted to give up. But I couldn’t leave my sister alone in this world.”
Love, support, and a promise to rise
When his sister began receiving marriage proposals, many rejected the idea of taking in a disabled brother. It was then that she met a compassionate computer operator from Itkal village, who promised to care for both of them. Though hesitant at first, she eventually married him in 2022.
This moment sparked something in Ramchandra.
“I promised myself—I won’t be anyone’s burden anymore.”
He taught himself to use a wheelchair and manage personal care. He then opened a small grocery shop on his grandmother’s farmland. But without steady income or capital, the business struggled.
A message that brought back hope
One day, Ramchandra received a WhatsApp message about Youth4Jobs Foundation. Curious and desperate for a new start, he reached out.
That message changed everything.
Through Youth4Jobs’ online WISE program and Micro Enterprise (ME) batch, Ramchandra learned crucial business skills—marketing, financial literacy, and customer engagement. His confidence returned. He also received financial support from Rangde, allowing him to restart and expand his business.
Today, Ramchandra is not just surviving—he’s thriving
His grocery shop is back in action. He manages it independently and shoots Instagram reels to motivate others with disabilities.
“I thank Youth4Jobs and Rangde for standing by me. They helped me find purpose when all I had left was pain.”
From pain to power
Ramchandra’s journey is not just about disability, but about possibility. Despite the loss of his parents, a devastating accident, and societal judgment, he refused to give up.
He is now a symbol of strength in his village. A businessman. A content creator. A role model.
“I shoot reels not for fame, but for those who think it’s over for them. I want to say—it’s never over.”
Because when someone believed in him, Ramchandra found the strength to believe in himself. And now, he’s passing that belief on.
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