Bhopal Singh Sishodiya

In Hapur Allampur, life moves at its own pace and that’s how I run things too. My name is Bhopal Singh Sishodiya. This is where I grew up and where I decided to stay and work. My place isn't hard to find if you know the area, but for outsiders, the roads in Allampur can be a little confusing. I don't have a big neon sign. Just the work I do speaks for me. I spend a lot of time outdoors or in the shed. There is always something that needs fixing or some order that needs to be sorted out. I don't really have a set closing time. If someone comes by late with a problem, I usually help them out. The soil here is good, and the air is a bit cleaner than in the big cities. I remember when there were fewer houses around. Now, things are filling up. I try to keep my tools sharp and my workspace clean, though it gets messy again by noon. Dealing with people face to face is how I like it. You get to know who is honest and who isn't. I've been doing this for so long that it feels like second nature. My hands are usually a bit dirty from the work, but that’s just how it goes when you’re actually doing the labor yourself. It's a modest life but it keeps me busy and connected to this land. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else but here.