Shivmandir Indane Gas Agency

We run the gas agency here in Kadamtala, right near the Shiv Mandir. If you know where the Pragati Sagha is, we are right in that same area of Darjeeling. Dealing with gas cylinders is heavy work and there is always a lot of paperwork to keep track of with the bookings. It’s not a glamorous job, but every kitchen around here needs us, so we stay busy. The trucks come in early with the refills and we have to get them sorted out for the delivery boys. The weather here in Darjeeling can be a bit tricky sometimes, especially when it rains or gets misty, which makes the roads slippery for the delivery vans. We just try to get the cylinders out to the houses as fast as we can. People often stop by the office to ask about their connections or to pay their bills. It’s a small office with just enough room for the ledger and a couple of chairs. We don't have fancy decorations. It's mostly just piles of forms and the sound of the phone ringing. We've been serving this part of town for a long time now. Everyone knows where the Shiv Mandir is, so finding us isn't usually an issue for the new residents. We just keep our heads down and do the work. It’s about making sure nobody runs out of gas while they are cooking dinner.