Friends Mesars

The story of Friends Mesars is basically just a few of us deciding to work together. We are based in Villpost- Pratapdighi, which falls under the Potaspur police station in Purba Medinipur. It’s a rural spot, surrounded by fields and a lot of green. We didn’t have much when we started, just a small space and a plan to sell what people in the village needed. The name 'Friends' comes from the fact that we’ve known each other since we were kids in school. We don't always agree on everything, and there’s plenty of arguing over the daily accounts, but we always figure it out. Our office is a simple room with a couple of chairs and a fan that squeaks when it turns. We spend a lot of time sitting outside when it’s too hot, talking to the locals who stop by. Being in Purba Medinipur means we deal with a lot of seasonal changes, especially when the rains come and the roads to Pratapdighi get muddy. We have to plan our deliveries carefully so the trucks don't get stuck. It’s not a glamorous life, but it’s ours. We handle everything from the orders to the heavy loading ourselves. There aren't any corporate bosses here, just us trying to make a living and keep the business going for another year. It’s honest work in a place we love. We just take it one day at a time.