Single Dad Sells Veggies To Provide For Sons And Parents.

He was introduced to fishing, but he intended to do something else as the income was not enough to cater for his family’s needs. As a result, he resorted to selling vegetables.

Thursday 29 December 2022 | 12:47

Staff Writer

Shirendra Naidu with his mother, Gamamma Naidu and sons, Arav (first from right) and Kartik at Lovu, Lautoka on December 28, 2022. Photo: Nicolette Chambers

Six years ago, Shirendra Naidu lost his wife, leaving him to take care of his two sons and his elderly parents on his own.

The 39-year-old former construction worker was employed at a local construction company for several years until he lost his job in April last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr Naidu, the youngest of five siblings, then had to search for an alternative to bring in income for his household to support his family.

He was introduced to fishing, but he intended to do something else as the income was not enough to cater for his family’s needs. As a result, he resorted to selling vegetables.