My name is Intajul Mulla, aged 30, working at a construction site, as a daily wage labourer at Puthiappa, Puthiangadi, Kozhikode, Kerala. I am from Wardaman district, West Bengal. My wife and my child are in my native village. I am from a large family of 14 members. I migrated to Kerala to support my family. From my earnings I send around Rs 6,000 per month to my family.
I am in Kerala for the past 12 years. I have been earning Rs 1,100 to 1,200 per day. On 25 July 2022, I met with an accident while working and my lower back and spine were injured. I met a doctor and had a long treatment for four months. Still, I am not able to go to work due to severe pain. The Doctor advised me to rest for three months with a belt around my waste. Though my companions were kind and helped me with food and lodging, I was getting into depression and disappointment.
That is the time my roommates brought me to a motivational training organized by Jeevika Migrant Outreach Service (MOS), at Poolakadav, Kozhikode. These sessions helped me to gain self-confidence and to believe in my potential. My pain is decreasing, and I am hopeful of resuming my work soon. The Jeevika team also provided me with a dry ration kit. This assistance made me think that I am not a liability to my companions. I deeply realized during the motivational session that positive thinking is helpful. I am grateful to the Jeevika team and the Indian Social Institute, Bengaluru for accompanying me during my difficult days in life.
Sr. Gracy
Jeevika
Kozhikode