Begari Nirmala

I am Begari Nirmala, and my place is at H No 4-35 in Marvelly Village. This is over in the Alladurg Mandal area, which is a quiet part of the district. I have been living and working from this house for many years. It is a very simple way of doing things. I don’t have any big machines or a bunch of computers. I mostly use my hands and the tools I’ve collected over time. People from around the village come to me when they need help with certain things, and I do what I can. The house is old, but it stays cool in the summer, which is nice when you are working all day. I don’t follow a strict schedule like people in the city do. I start when the sun comes up and stop when I am tired or when the work is finished. It’s a very local way of living. I know all my neighbors and they know me. We help each other out during the harvest and when things get tough. My address is easy to find once you get into Marvelly. There aren't many houses with my number on them. I don't have any big dreams of becoming a huge business owner. I just like the quiet life here in Alladurg and the chance to do some honest work every day. It’s not much, but it’s mine and I am proud of it.