India Untold
This condition causes her bones to fracture even without any doing significant activity. This disease made it difficult for her to attend school regularly.
The doctors advised her not to walk or sit for extended periods. Due to this reason, she could not continue her school education after kindergarten.
Radhika’s father worked as a supervisor in a textile mill. His yearly salary was equivalent to Radhika’s one-time surgery cost i.e. Rs 35,000.
At the age of 14, Radhika’s brother introduced her to the concept of making African dolls. This sparked her interest in crafting dolls from newspapers.
Her neighbour was the first customer who purchased her doll.
She recived an order of 25 dolls and made Rs 1500, marking a promising start to her venture.
Radhika began receiving orders from overseas via social media platforms. By the age of 20, she became an independent entrepreneur.
It takes three days to make a doll. With around 50 orders per month, Radhika earns Rs 15,000.
Radhika began crafting dolls as a therapeutic activity for her mental health, which eventually turned into a business venture. Today, she holds a record of making 3500 dolls.