Daily-wage worker feeds 300 strays with leftover rotis for 7 years

Gautam Yadav feeding stray (Instagram)This is an extraordinary story of an ordinary man. Meet Gautam Yadav who lives in Madhya Pradesh's Bhairunda. A daily-wage worker by day, the man collected leftover rotis from neighbourhood homes and distributed them among hungry stray animals. His gesture shows you don’t always have to be rich by money but by heart to serve humanity.The extraordinary tale of GautamWhen most people return home after a long day of work, Gautam sets out on another round of duty. He takes a handcart and moves through the neighbourhood streets of Bhairunda in Madhya Pradesh's Sehore district, asking residents if they have leftover rotis.These rotis are not for himself, but are meant to feed stray animals who have no idea where their next meal will arrive. He has been doing the work for the past seven years, he has made feeding stray animals a part of his everyday routine. He would then feel the ri=otis to dogs, cows andA second shift that begins after workFor Gautam, his day never not end when his daily-wage work is over. Once his working hours are over, he takes his handcart through the streets and goes from one household to another, asking for leftover rotis.The sight of a cart filled with flatbreads might seem ordinary at first. But each roti represents a small contribution from a household and another opportunity to feed an animal that might otherwise struggle to find food.According to the report, Gautam has been following this routine for seven years without stopping. He reportedly feeds nearly 300 animals every day, including cows, calves, dogs and other stray animals.What makes his effort particularly moving is that he does not have an abundance of resources himself. The report describes him as someone facing financial difficulties, wearing simple clothes and worn-out footwear. Yet, despite his circumstances, he continues to make time for animals that cannot ask anyone for help.It is easy to imagine how physically demanding such a routine can be. After spending the day earning a living through labour, pushing a cart and covering neighbourhood streets requires another considerable effort. But Gautam continues to do it.More than collecting leftover foodGautam Yadav collecting rotis for strays on his cartGautam's work is not simply about gathering whatever food is available. The Times Now Navbharat report notes that he also takes care to remove plastic and dirt from the collected rotis before feeding the animals.This small detail says something about the attention he gives to the task. He is not merely distributing leftovers; he is trying to ensure that the food reaching the animals is clean.There is also a touching element to the routine. According to the reports published on social media, animals begin approaching him from different directions when they recognise his voice. Over time, his daily rounds have become familiar to the animals waiting for their food.For a stray animal, the availability of food can be uncertain. It may depend on discarded scraps, food waste or the occasional kindness of a passerby. Gautam's repeated visits offer a degree of consistency in an otherwise unpredictable existence.'They make me happy'Homeless stray (Canva)He simply smiles and says that seeing the animals makes him happy.There is no elaborate explanation, no claim of wanting recognition and no grand statement about changing the world. His answer reflects a simple emotional connection with the animals he feeds. The leftover rotis collected from several homes become meals for hundreds of hungry animals.When kindness becomes a daily habitGautam's efforts have also drawn attention on social media. A video shared by the account @sathyashrii shows him pushing a handcart loaded with rotis and distributing them to animals along the streets. The images have prompted people to appreciate his commitment and the compassion behind his everyday routine.But perhaps the most meaningful aspect of his story is not the attention it has received online. It is the seven years of consistency behind it.Many people feel moved when they see a hungry animal on the street. Some stop to offer food, while others promise themselves they will help the next time. Gautam has turned that momentary feeling into a responsibility he returns to every evening.For nearly 300 animals, one man's evening routine means something as essential as a meal. And for Gautam Yadav, it appears that their happiness is reason enough to keep going.