Ramchet, a cobbler from Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, is launching his own brand ‘Ramchet Mochi’ The 60-year-old’s transformation was made possible with the support of Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP from Rae Bareli. Last month, Rahul Gandhi invited Ramchet to 10, Janpath in Delhi, where he presented his handcrafted slippers to Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. More recently, Gandhi flew him to Mumbai to meet Sudheer Rajbhar, founder of design brand Chamar Studio. Now, Ramchet is training his son in the craft and is determined to establish ‘Ramchetsmochi’ His business has expanded since meeting Rahul Gandhi last year-he has set up a machine in a rented space, working alongside two to three artisans. His son also joins for a few hours daily to learn the trade. Once earning just Rs 100-150 from repairs, Ramchets now claims to make thousands each month.