Shree Giriraj Ice & Milk

Our place, Shree Giriraj Ice & Milk, is out in Ramnagar Block in the Bareilly district. We are near Kasumara, which is a small area that most locals know well. Being in a village means things move a bit slower than in the city. We handle both ice and milk, so our mornings start very early, usually before the sun is even up. We have to get the milk ready and make sure the ice hasn't melted. It’s a lot of physical work, lifting cans and moving blocks around. The shop isn't anything special to look at, just a sturdy building that does what it needs to do. We know almost everyone who comes by because they are our neighbors from the village. Sometimes we sit and chat for a bit while they wait. My family has been doing this for a long time. We don't have any big goals to move to the city or anything like that. We like it here in the Ramnagar area. The roads can be a bit rough after it rains, which makes deliveries a challenge sometimes, but we manage. We just keep our equipment running and try to do right by the people in the district. It’s a basic life, but it keeps us fed and busy. We don't need much more than that. It’s hard work, but it feels right to be here in Bareilly.