Baba Gopal Dass Enterprises

Working out here at F-140-A in the Basni 2nd Phase Marudhar Industrial Area means you get used to the sound of trucks and the smell of hot metal. Baba Gopal Dass Enterprises is just a regular unit among many others in this part of Jodhpur. The sun gets really intense around noon, hitting the tin roof and making the whole place feel like an oven. We usually keep the big side doors open to catch whatever breeze might be blowing through the industrial estate. There’s a lot of dust that comes in from the road, so we’re always wiping down the benches. It’s not the easiest place to find if you aren't familiar with the phase divisions, as all the gates look pretty much the same. We have a small office area boxed off with some plywood, where the phone rings and we keep the ledger books. Most of our day is spent out on the floor, just keeping an eye on things. Sometimes the water delivery truck is late, and everyone gets a bit cranky. We have a few trees planted near the entrance, but they struggle in this heat. It’s just a practical space where we do our business. Nothing fancy or polished about it. We just come in, do what needs to be done, and head home when the sun starts to go down over the industrial park. It’s just us doing our bit here every day.