Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Another Story of True Success..........!

More than Ambanis, Tatas and Birlas, I would say that this is 'true success'. One starts with nothing but a Vision, one adds to that hard work, determination, selflessness and a keen desire to succeed. What you get is Success and True Innovation. I really wish that Mansukhbhai gets the break that he deserves. Please read till the last line.














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Image: Mansukhbhai' s father at work. 
The beginning


Pottery has been the Prajapati family's traditional business. Mansukhbhai' s family belonged to Morbi in Rajkot district.  












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 Mansukhbhai receives the National Award from President Pratibha Patil. 
However, Mansukhbhai knew he needed to think differently and make innovative products. He took a loan of Rs 30,000 and started a small factory.












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Image: Water filter.
 His only regret is that because of poor marketing his products are not reaching out to many people. He, however, makes it a point to parcel products to people who are willing to deposit money in his bank account.






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Image: Non-stick pan.
Later in 2005, he started the non-stick tava (pan) business. "My wife could not buy a non-stick tava as it was costly. So I thought many people would be facing the same problem.









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Image: Mitticool fridge. 
"When a foreign delegation came to meet me, we cooked food in clay vessels and served them in clay plates. They were very impressed and happy with our healthy approach."














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Image: Mansukhbhai with his products.

It takes 10 people to make a fridge in one day. Made from clay, the refrigerator can store water, fruits, vegetables for 8 days and milk for one day.





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Image: The popular clay pressure cooker.

"I have also been getting lot of calls from the US . It is amazing to see so much interest from abroad," he says happily.









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Image: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi checks the products. 

The recognition 
Mansukhbhai had never imagined that his products would win him so many accolades.






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Image: Mansukhbhai to be on Discovery Channel
 He also enjoyed doing a shooting for a programme which will be aired on Discovery Channel.






















Sent by: Sanjeeve Batra (Jalandhar) 

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