A few years ago, Vanita suffered a major accident, which led to the amputation of her left leg. Instead of lamenting her fate, she persevered, receiving a prosthetic limb—the Jaipur Foot—with the support of a local NGO.

Despite her physical challenge, Vanita is a farmer—a demanding occupation where she has to stand for long hours and endure harsh weather conditions.

Curious, we asked, “How do you manage farming now, Vanita-bai?”

With a warm smile, she gestured toward Nirmala and said, “She is with me—my friend—Nirmala! She does the plowing and harvesting. I handle crop segregation, cutting, and peeling corn—tasks I can manage while sitting. We work together!”

Then, turning affectionately to her friend, she added, “Now, it’s my turn to take care of Nirmala as she just had her cataract surgery. Mine is scheduled for next month!”

“We are best friends!” Nirmala chimed in proudly.

The two embraced, their laughter genuine and heartwarming—a true testament to friendship, resilience, and unwavering support.