This is Mahendra Shinde, who runs the clinic at the Bombay Leprosy Project's (BLP) main office in Sion. Mahendra is 44 years old, and is married with two kids. He is a warm, kind person whose happy countenance doesn't reveal anything about his difficult past.
Mahendra was diagnosed with leprosy way back in 1979 and began treatment with the Bombay Leprosy Project in 1983. It was not easy and Mahendra lost a leg to the disease. However, in 1987, he got a chance to work with BLP and has been with the organisation ever since.
Today, Mahendra is completely rehabilitated and cured of leprosy. He is able to walk with a Jaipur foot, and though his fingers are deformed, he can do all the office work and even use the computer. He is also the proud recipient of two 'Best Worker' awards.
Mahendra, you are an inspiration to us all...
Photo credit: Mumbai Smiles
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