Sultanpur, March 10 -- A year ago, Ramchet, a 60-year-old cobbler from Sultanpur, spent his days stitching and repairing footwear in a small roadside shop, barely making ends meet. Today, he is gearing up to launch his own footwear brand, 'Ramchet Mochi,' thanks to the support and mentorship of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Ramchet's journey took a turn when Rahul Gandhi, during his outreach programs, noticed his craftsmanship and decided to help. The Congress MP from Rae Bareli gifted him a machine to improve his work and later invited him to Delhi, where he had the opportunity to present his handmade slippers to Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at 10, Janpath.

In a further push to his entrepreneurial dream, Rahul Gandhi arranged...