Ashok Kumar Jain

If you are looking for me, I am usually over at Khatka Ka Bada in Gwalior. The area is also called Nimbalkar Ki Goth, and it is one of those old parts of town that has a lot of character. My family has been around this part of 474001 for a long time. It’s not the easiest place to find if you aren't from here, but once you get used to the narrow lanes, it feels like home. I spend my days mostly sitting in the office, dealing with whatever comes up. We have a lot of regular people who come by because they have known us for years. It is more about the relationships we have built over time than anything else. There is a lot of noise from the street, vendors shouting and bikes zooming past, but that is just Gwalior for you. I try to keep things simple and straightforward. No one here cares much for big words or complicated processes. We just talk, figure out what the problem is, and try to sort it. My chair is a bit old and squeaky, and the walls could probably use a new coat of paint, but it works for what we do. It’s a practical life, working in the heart of the city where everything is happening. I wouldn't really want to be anywhere else because this is where my roots are.