Raita Bhagyodaya Krushi Vikas Producer Company Limited

Our office is at number 256 in Bhavi Oni, located in the post area of Malagund within Hanagal Taluk. It’s a small village setup where everyone knows each other. Raita Bhagyodaya Krushi Vikas Producer Company Limited isn’t a name we use much in conversation; we just call it the office. We started this because we needed a way to collect our produce together. The building is right on the street, so it’s easy for the bullock carts and tractors to stop by. We spend most of our time outside on the porch or in the main room sorting through whatever has been brought in. There’s no big fancy sign, just the address and a door that’s usually left open. We deal with all sorts of local crops, whatever is in season. Sometimes we have to deal with power cuts, so we sit in the dark and wait for the lights to come back on. It gives us a chance to talk about the local news. We don't use much technology here, just the basics to keep our records straight. The goal is just to make sure the work gets done and the farmers get their money. It’s a plain and simple operation without any bells or whistles. We’re just local people working with what we have in Malagund. It’s hard work, but it’s what we’ve always done.