Shri Prem Lal Mittal Rice & General Mills

Our mill, Shri Prem Lal Mittal Rice & General Mills, sits on Bega Road in Bhucho Mandi. It’s named after my grandfather, so there is a bit of history in these walls. We aren't doing anything fancy, just milling rice like people have done for a long time. Bega Road is a bit quieter than the main highway but we still get plenty of action. The building has seen better days, the paint is peeling in spots, but it holds up. We spend a lot of time maintaining the belts and motors. It’s a family-run kind of place. Sometimes my kids come by after school to see what we are doing. We deal with whatever comes our way, whether it's a breakdown or a big order that needs to get out fast. The yard gets muddy when it rains, so we have to be careful with the trucks coming in. We don't use any high-tech systems, just old-fashioned hard work and knowing the grain by the feel of it. Most people who come here are neighbors or folks we've known for decades. We don't go in for big promises or sales pitches. We just show up, open the gates, and get to work on Bega Road. It’s a steady life and we are thankful for it. There is always a pot of tea going in the small room by the entrance for anyone.