Govind Prasad Rastogi

If you’re looking for Govind Prasad Rastogi, you have to head over to the Chowk area of Lucknow. We are located near the Phool Wali Gali, right by the Old Sabji Mandi. If you’ve ever been to Chowk, you know how narrow the lanes are and how crowded it can get, especially when the market is in full swing. The smell of flowers from the lane is quite strong some days, which is better than the smell of the old vegetable market, I suppose. It’s a very traditional part of the city, and our office sort of reflects that. It isn’t a modern glass building or anything; it’s an old-style space that has been part of this community for a long time. There is a lot of history in these walls. We deal with people from all over who come in to talk or get things settled. It can be quite loud with all the shouting and the motorbikes squeezed into the alleys, but we are used to it by now. The office is full of wooden furniture and stacks of ledgers that seem to have been there forever. We don't have any fancy air conditioning, just some old ceiling fans that hum all day long. It’s a very grounded way to work. We aren't trying to be something we aren't. We just provide a place in the heart of Chowk where people can find us easily among the stalls and shops.