Lafarge (India) Pvt. Ltd

Up here in Upper Shillong, at Onahill Villa on U Tirot Singh Briddle Rd, things are definitely a bit cooler than the plains. Our Lafarge office is situated about 3 1/2 miles up, and the view is actually quite nice when the fog isn't too thick. It’s a hilly area, so getting materials up and down the roads can be a bit of a challenge sometimes, especially when the monsoon hits Meghalaya. We work out of a villa rather than a standard office block, which gives it a more relaxed, local feel. We don't have a lot of corporate polish here. Our days involve a lot of coordinating with drivers who have to navigate these winding roads. We spend a lot of time on the phone or sitting around a heater in the winter months while we sort through our logs. It’s a small operation, and we don't really do the whole "mission statement" thing. We just focus on making sure the supply chain stays open despite the weather or the terrain. The people who work here are mostly locals who know the shortcuts and the trouble spots on the road. We drink a lot of tea and stay busy with the local projects. It’s a steady pace of work, and we like being part of the landscape up here. It’s honest, straightforward work in a beautiful part of the country, and we just keep at it every day.