Subha Laxmi Rice Mills (P) Ltd.

Down here in Naroi, things move a bit slower than in the big towns. Subha Laxmi Rice Mills has been a part of this Gangarampur West area for a long time. You can smell the grain from the road when the machines are running. It’s a lot of work, especially when the harvest comes in from the local fields in South Dinajpur. Farmers bring their carts and trucks day and night. We have a group of workers who have been with us for years. They know the rhythm of the mill better than anyone. It’s not a fancy operation, just a lot of big machines and sacks of rice stacked up to the ceiling. We spend most of our time making sure everything is running right. The rain can be a problem if it gets too heavy, but we have good storage. We don't really do much advertising. People in this part of South Dinajpur just know us by name. My uncle used to run things, and now I help out with the daily tasks. It’s dusty work and your clothes always end up smelling like the mill. We usually take a break in the afternoon when it gets too hot to move. There’s a small tea shop nearby where everyone gathers. It’s a basic business, but it keeps the local community going. We’re just happy to be here in Naroi doing what we do every season.