Aijaz Ahmad

This place in Meej Pampore has been home to my work for as long as I can remember. Aijaz Ahmad is just the name on the door, but behind it, there is a lot of daily effort that goes into keeping things running in this part of Pulwama. The building itself is nothing special to look at, just a sturdy spot in the 192121 area where I can get my tasks done without too much distraction. Most mornings start with me opening the shutters and letting the fresh air in from the fields nearby. Pampore is famous for many things, but for me, it is just where I live and do my business every single day. I do not have a big team or a lot of expensive equipment. It is mostly just me handling the day-to-day stuff that comes up. People stop by to ask questions or just to say hello while they are passing through Meej. I try to stay focused, but in a small place like this, you have to be part of the community. Sometimes the power goes out or the roads get a bit dusty, but we just keep going anyway. It is not about being the biggest or anything like that. It is just about being here and being reliable for whoever needs what I do. My desk is usually a bit of a mess, and the chairs are older than I am, but they work fine for what we need.