Aapoorti Masala Evam Grah Udhyog

Working at Plot No. 16 in the Govindpura Industrial Estate means there is always a lot of noise from the other factories. At Aapoorti Masala Evam Grah Udhyog, we are used to the sound of trucks and machines running all day long. It is an industrial area, so it isn't very pretty, but it’s practical for what we do. We spend most of our time inside, sorting through piles of raw materials. The dust from the chili peppers can make you sneeze if you aren't careful, so we try to keep the windows open when we can. We are just a small group of people trying to make a living. The floor is concrete and usually covered in a thin layer of spice powder by the end of the shift. We have a few old machines that sometimes act up, so we spend our weekends fixing them with spare parts. It is not the kind of job where you wear a suit. We are always in our work clothes, covered in stains and smells. Sec-A is a busy part of town, so there is always someone coming or going. We don't have a fancy lobby or a receptionist. If you want to talk to us, you just walk into the main work area and find whoever isn't busy. It is a honest way to spend the day and provide for our families. We just keep our heads down and work.