Neeraj Varishth

My name is Neeraj Varishth. I live and work in Hapur Village, in a spot people call Nan. It’s a very different pace of life here compared to the big cities. Things move a bit slower, and everyone knows who everyone else is. My setup is very modest. I don’t have a big sign outside or any bright lights. I just use a room that’s part of the family area for my work. Most days start with the sound of the birds and the neighbors getting their tractors ready. I spend a lot of time talking to the locals about various things they need help with. It’s more about personal connections here than anything else. I don’t use much technology besides my basic phone. Most of my records are kept in hand-written ledgers because that’s how I’ve always done it. The air is much cleaner out here, though it gets very dusty when the wind picks up across the fields. I usually take a long break in the middle of the day when the sun is at its hottest. People know not to come by then. In the evenings, we sit outside and talk about the crops or the weather. It’s a simple way of living, and I’ve never really felt the need to move somewhere else. My work is just part of the daily rhythm of the village and I like it.