Sumit Chawal Udyog

If you find yourself on Haraftarai Road, you’ll likely see the gates of Sumit Chawal Udyog near Shanti Colony. It’s a busy little corner where we spend most of our time dealing with rice. The colony is usually quiet, but our side of the street is always active with some sort of loading or unloading. We don't have a big marketing department or anything; it’s just a few of us making sure the rice is processed and ready to go out. The machines can be loud, so we usually have to shout to hear each other over the hum. Most of the people working here have been around for years, so we all know the routine without having to talk about it much. We handle different types of grain depending on what’s available in the market at the time. Sometimes the power goes out, and we all just sit outside and wait for it to come back, talking about the weather or how the crops are looking this year. It’s not a glamorous job, but it’s important for the area. We see a lot of different drivers coming through, some regulars and some just passing through the district. We try to keep things organized, though with all the sacks piled up, it can look a bit messy to an outsider. It’s just how we work. We focus on the day’s work and getting home in time for dinner.