Pradeep Singh Solanki

My name is Pradeep Singh Solanki and my place is located right along the Desuri Sumerpur Road. It’s a long stretch of highway, and we see a lot of people coming and going between the towns. It gets incredibly hot out here during the summer months, so we spend a lot of time under the ceiling fan or sitting in the shadow of the building when the sun is at its peak. I decided to set up here because it seemed like a good spot to catch people traveling through. It’s not a large building, just a few rooms where we manage everything. I’ve been on this road for several years now and I’ve seen it change a lot. The traffic never really stops, even at night you can hear the heavy trucks rumbling past. My day usually involves talking to drivers or locals who need something handled quickly. I don't have a big office staff or a complicated system. Everything is written down in a big notebook I keep on the counter. It might seem a bit old-fashioned to some people, but it works for me. I like being out here away from the crowded city centers. There is more space to breathe, even if it is a bit lonely sometimes. I just keep the door open and wait for the next person to pull over. It’s a straightforward way to live and work.