Engineer

I’m Rangappa Patel and I stay busy here in Gudumagatte. Most people know my father, Malleshappa, who has been around this village for a long time. We are tucked away in the Shimoga district, near Bhadravathi. It is a green area with a lot of farming, but someone has to do the engineering work too. I set up this small shop to help with the technical side of things in Anveri and the surrounding villages. It is not some high-tech lab. Just a room with a sturdy table and some old tools. I spend a lot of time checking on local builds and making sure things are lined up properly. Karnataka is a big state but this little corner is where I belong. The work is steady and it keeps me out of trouble. I don't use a lot of big words when I talk to people because they just want to know if the thing will work. Sometimes I have to travel a bit to reach the different sites. It can be a long day on the bike through the backroads. But being an engineer here means people trust you with their plans. I try to be fair with everyone who stops by. It’s just how we were raised. Life is simple here and the work is what I know best. I'm usually around if someone needs a hand with their layout or some technical measurements. It keeps me active.