Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd.

Living and working at the Ms Flats staff quarters in New Delhi for Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd is a specific kind of life. It’s 110001, right in the heart of things, but the quarters have their own rhythm that feels a bit separate from the madness of the city outside. The morning starts with the usual Delhi haze and the sound of neighbors getting ready for their shifts. We spend a lot of time talking about the power projects while sitting on old chairs that have seen better days. It is not a shiny office building with glass walls, it is just where we live and do our business. The walls could probably use a fresh coat of paint, but nobody really has the time to worry about that when there are reports to finish. There is always a breeze if you keep the windows open, though it brings in all the dust from the street. We know each other well here, since we are both coworkers and neighbors. You see the same faces at the small grocery store nearby or while walking to the main gate. It is practical and a bit worn down, but it works for us. Working for a place like this means you understand how the system moves, slowly but surely. We don't have fancy perks, just the job and the place to stay. It is enough to keep us busy through the week until the weekend rolls around. We usually just relax then.