Susheela Kethavath

I have lived in Deverakonda for a long time, and my business, Susheela Kethavath, is run right from H. No. 20-60/1 in Gandhi Nagar. This neighborhood is quite tight-knit, and everyone knows each other’s business. My office is basically a small room in the front of our house. It has a simple desk and a couple of chairs that have seen better days. I do not have a big sign outside, just the house number that people look for. The village and mandal of Deverakonda is a place where trust matters more than a fancy business card. I handle a lot of different small tasks throughout the day. Sometimes I am helping someone with paperwork, and other times I am organizing local supplies. It is a bit of a mix of everything. The walls are painted a pale green that is starting to fade, and I have a small calendar pinned up to keep track of the dates. It is not a high-pressure environment. I often have to stop what I am doing to take care of things around the house or talk to a neighbor who stopped by for tea. That is just how life is here in the district. It is a humble way of working, but it fills the time and helps the family. I do not see the need for any big changes or expensive equipment. We just get by with what we have.