Mahesh Rice & Oil Mills

You can find Mahesh Rice & Oil Mills down on Tehsil Road. It’s a busy street with plenty of people moving about all day. We do both rice and oil here, which keeps us pretty occupied throughout the seasons. The machines for the oil pressing can be a bit temperamental sometimes, so we spend a fair bit of time fixing things up. It’s a messy job, and our clothes usually end up with a few stains by the end of the shift. We don’t really care about that. It’s honest work. The mill has been part of this road for years. We know the neighbors and the local shopkeepers well. Sometimes they come by for a chat when things are quiet. We don't have a big office or fancy desks. Mostly, we are out on the floor or near the loading area. The smell of the pressed oil is very strong, some people like it and some don't. To us, it just smells like work. We try to keep things simple and just focus on the tasks we have for the day. There’s always something that needs cleaning or a bag that needs moving. It's a lot of physical labor, but it keeps us healthy. We just stay here on Tehsil Road and do our part. Sometimes we stay late when there is a lot to finish.