Jsw Steel

We are over at Flat No. O4/1 in Vidyanagar, which is part of the Tornagallu area in Bellary. If you’ve ever been to this part of Karnataka, you know it’s famous for the red earth and the massive steel works. Our office is situated within the township, which is a bit like a small world of its own. Life here revolves around the shifts at the plant. When the sirens go off or the shift changes, you can see the whole rhythm of the place shift too. Vidyanagar is actually quite green compared to the dusty roads outside, which is nice. Our space is just a regular flat that we use for our daily tasks. It’s got a lived-in feel to it. There are usually stacks of reports on the dining table and the sounds of a fan humming in the corner. We don't have a big receptionist or a waiting room. If you come by, someone will just pull up a chair for you. The heat in Bellary can be really intense, so we try to stay inside during the peak afternoon hours. We’ve been here long enough to know everyone in the nearby blocks. It’s a tight community. We focus on the work that needs doing for the steel operations. It’s a no-frills kind of life, but it’s what we know. We mostly keep to ourselves and focus on the daily numbers.