Amar Maloti Enterprise

Jhanakpura is where we are based, specifically near the Light Casting Gate in the Kulti area. It’s an old industrial sort of part of West Burdwan. You can see the history of the place in the old gates and the way the buildings are tucked away. Our enterprise is just a small operation out here. We deal with whatever needs doing during the day. The post office and the police station aren't too far, which makes things easier for paperwork. Most of us here are locals, born and raised in this district. We know the shortcuts and the people who have lived here for generations. The weather in Kulti can get quite harsh, especially in the middle of the year when the sun is beating down on the tin roofs. We just sit under the fans and keep working. It is not a place where people hurry too much, though things still get done. We have a lot of space out here compared to the crowded cities. Sometimes cows wander past the gate, and it’s just part of the daily life. We don't have any big corporate plans; we just want to keep the business going so we can support our families. It’s a quiet life for the most part, once you get away from the main roads. We spend our evenings chatting near the gate before heading home to our villages. It is just a normal way to live.