Acc Ltd

Working out here in the Acc Lakheri Colony is a specific kind of experience. This place is right by the Acc Cement Works in Rajasthan, so there is always a bit of dust in the air and the sound of machinery in the distance. My spot is at Nmsq1, which is part of the staff housing and office blocks where Neeraj Chhibbar and the rest of us are based. It’s a dry area, and the sun really beats down on the pavement during the middle of the day. The office is pretty basic, just some sturdy furniture and the usual equipment needed to keep things running. We don’t bother with much decoration because it just gets covered in a fine layer of gray dust anyway. We drink a lot of water and tea to deal with the dry heat. The colony itself is like a small town where everyone knows each other because we all work for the same outfit. You can see the big chimneys of the plant from the window. In the evenings, things cool down a bit and you might see people walking along the colony roads. It’s a very practical life, centered entirely around the works. There are no malls or big cafes here, just the local canteen and some small shops. We spend our time managing the day-to-day requirements and making sure everything stays on track despite the harsh environment outside our door. It is a simple existence, but it keeps us busy enough.