Muscular Dystrophy entered the Kamble household silently- but it reshaped every moment that followed. Two brothers, Shubham Kamble and Vedant Kamble, grew up navigating the same progressive neuromuscular condition, yet carved completely different, powerful identities out of it.
On this International Disability Day, their story stands as a reminder that disability may weaken muscles-but it cannot weaken dreams, discipline, or destiny.
Shubham: The Scholar Who Refused to Give up
Diagnosed at the age of 2, Shubham’s childhood was defined by challenges that children his age should never have had to face—frequent falls, inaccessible classrooms, teachers unsure how to support him, and institutions that didn’t understand his condition. But through every barrier, Shubham persisted.
As his mobility declined, the school permitted him to attend only for exams. No lifts, no ramps, no accessibility—but Shubham still cleared his 10th and 12th with impressive scores. His love for science was so strong that even when colleges tried discouraging him from pursuing the science stream due to ‘practical difficulties’, he refused to bend.
He completed, B.Voc in Medical Lab Technology (MLT), Internships in diagnostic labs with zero accessibility, then MSc in Biochemistry through distance mode (8.43 CGPA) and then came his biggest leap—preparing for India’s toughest research entrance exams.
A Researcher in the Making
Despite his disability and lack of institutional support, he:
- Cleared CSIR NET six times
- Secured AIR 131 in CSIR NET 2025
- Qualified GATE Biotechnology
- Cleared DBT JRF Category-II
But the journey is still a fight. Interviews, rejections, inaccessible labs, professors telling him to “change his field”—Shubham has heard it all. Yet, he continues to prepare, apply, and show up every day with the same determination.
Today, he creates scientific educational content through:
- ShubhVed Tutorials (YouTube)
- Shubham Kamble – Science & Disability Awareness (Social Media)
He dreams not just of becoming a researcher, but of helping develop treatments for rare neuromuscular disorders—like the one he and his brother live with.
Vedant: The Dreamer Who Became a Voice for Thousands
If Shubham’s journey represents academic resilience, Vedant’s journey represents emotional courage, identity, and reinvention.
Vedant did not just grow up with Muscular Dystrophy—
he grew up learning how to rebuild life every time it changed.
When Life Slowed Down, He Accelerated Within
As his physical strength declined year after year, Vedant faced something far deeper than medical symptoms—
he faced the feeling of watching life move ahead while his body couldn’t keep up.
He has written honestly about moments when:
- walking became difficult
- dependence increased
- confidence slipped
- society’s stares grew heavier
- and the world began labelling him by his condition
But instead of breaking, he began rebuilding his inner world.
Vedant transformed loneliness into clarity, pain into perspective, and fear into fierce ambition.
Digital Marketing Wasn’t a Career- It Was His Escape Route
While many doors closed due to inaccessibility and societal assumptions, Vedant created his own.
He sat at home with a basic smartphone, limited mobility, and unlimited determination.
He taught himself skills that most people go to institutes for.
Bit by bit, he built something extraordinary:
MarkonDiGi – A Digital Agency Born from Hope, Not Resources
What began as a survival plan evolved into a thriving creative agency serving:
- MSMEs
- creators & influencers
- fandom communities
- NGOs
- and social impact initiatives
Vedant didn’t wait for opportunities—
he built them with his mind when his muscles couldn’t support him anymore.
Today, MarkonDiGi stands as a symbol of what disabled entrepreneurs can achieve when given accessibility, respect, and space to grow.
A Voice for His Community
Vedant is more than a founder.
He is a storyteller, a mentor, a comfort to those silently suffering.
Through his blogs:
- “What Muscular Dystrophy Did to Me”
- “How I Started My Career as a Digital Marketer”
- “Journey From Student to Founder”
- “Vedant Kamble – Muscular Dystrophy Success Story”
…he has touched thousands of people across India.
His writing is raw, vulnerable, and real.
He talks about disability not as something tragic—but as something that taught him depth, compassion, and purpose.
From Limitations to Leadership
Today, Vedant actively mentors people with disabilities who want to start careers, learn skills, or build confidence.
He uses every challenge he ever faced as fuel to uplift others.
His message to the world is simple yet powerful:
“Know me for my Abilities, not for my Disability.”
Two Brothers, One Mission: Awareness, Accessibility, Empowerment
The Kamble brothers are different in dreams, but identical in spirit.
Together they fight for:
- disability awareness
- accessibility in education
- opportunities in research
- representation in entrepreneurship
- dignity, not sympathy
- equality, not excuses
And their lived experiences reflect the harsh reality every disabled person in India faces today.
Why Their Story Matters Today
Because even today, in 2025, countless Indians with disabilities are still fighting for:
- Ramps
- Accessible transport
- Educational support
- Inclusive workplaces
- Non-judgmental opportunities
Shubham and Vedant’s life is a powerful reminder that:
- Disability doesn’t stop dreams… Lack of accessibility does.
- Disability doesn’t crush confidence… Social attitudes do.
- Disability doesn’t define a person… Unfair systems do.
A Message From the Brothers to India
“We don’t want sympathy. We want space — space to study, space to work, space to exist with dignity.
We are not asking for special treatment — we are asking for equal treatment.”
Conclusion: Beyond Muscular Dystrophy, Towards an Inclusive India
The story of Shubham and Vedant is not about suffering.
It is about surviving.
It is about rising.
It is about transforming challenges into changes.
This International Disability Day, let their journey remind us:
- Inclusion is not a favour… It is a fundamental right…
- Accessibility is not luxury… It is a necessity…
- Disability is not the end of possibility… It is the beginning of a different kind of strength…
Their lives prove that India’s disabled youth are not waiting for help—they are leading the way.
All they need is a society ready to walk beside them.
