Radhika hails from an economically backward village in Janjgir-Champa District of Chhattisgarh. From an early age, she wanted to be financially independent and support her family, but she always struggled to keep pace with the academic rigour in her school. However, Radhika is a diligent young woman, who would not stop at anything.

For a brief phase, she went to Bengaluru and got a job. In 2021, during her stay in Bengaluru, she noticed that her right hand was becoming weaker, and she had lost sensation in some parts of her body. On the family’s advice, she returned to her village. Her father took her to numerous hospitals and doctors, but no one was able to diagnose her correctly.

When the family came to know about The Leprosy Mission (TLM) hospital in Champa, they brought Radhika there and she was diagnosed with leprosy. This was reason enough for Radhika's father to be concerned: about society and his own family. A year later, he fell ill and passed away.

On meeting students from the TLM vocational training centre (VTC) at the Champa hospital while receiving treatment, Radhika felt positive. She was overjoyed to learn that she could enroll herself in several residential training courses at no cost. Soon after her surgery at the hospital, she started pursuing Computer Operator and Programing Assistant (COPA) course at the VTC.

Along with the subject-specific training, she also received training in soft skills and employability skills. Radhika scored 85% in her final exam. She was assisted in obtaining employment at a physiotherapy clinic in Champa. She had trouble finding accommodation, so VTC Champa accommodated her in the hostel for three months. She has now rented a house in the city and is earning INR 15,000 a month.