Shankar lal, a physically disabled person is an example that steely resolve can overcome all odds.
An ironsmith by profession Shankar lost both his legs in an accident in the year 2008. A resident of Narayankoti (Guptkashi) in Rudraprayag, Shankar lal used to help his father in making utensils. His life became more miserable when his father passed away in the year 2012 putting the responsibility of entire family consisting of eight members on him, but he moved on having faith in his skills.
life was hard for Shankar till Colonel Ajay Kothiyal, the Principal of Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) got to know about his miseries from local people. The head of NIM immediately appointed him as ironsmith in Kedarnath restoration works. The job changed the life of Shankar for good, as he is earning a salary of `18000 per month now. His family which includes his
old mother, wife and five children are happy and bless NIM for it. His children go to school now.
Heaping praises on NIM Principal, Shankar lal said that he changed life of physically disabled person like him. He said that he is feeling blessed by chance to serve in Kedarnath – the city of lord Shiva. Colonel Kothiyal said that the condition of family of Shankar lal was not
good and it was necessary to make him self-reliant than providing some financial help to him.
He said that though Shankar is disabled but his spirits are high which act as inspiration to the fellow workers. The NIM Principal informed that Shankar would give training to other workers about manufacturing tools.