Deepak Nitrite Ltd.

This facility is located at Plot No. K-10 in the MIDC area of Taloja, over in the Raigad district. It’s a big industrial zone, and Deepak Nitrite Ltd. has been a part of it for a while. It’s a chemical plant, so there are a lot of rules about where you can walk and what you can wear. You’ll see plenty of steel structures and high chimneys. The work is mostly about monitoring the systems. We have guys who walk the lines to check for leaks or any issues with the valves. It’s a 24-hour operation, so the lights are always on. At night, the whole place looks different with all the spotlights. It can be a bit noisy with the pumps running, but you get used to the hum after a few days. We get a lot of tankers coming in to load up. The roads in the MIDC can be a bit bumpy, especially after the monsoon. We have a small office on-site for the paperwork, but most of the action is out in the plant. It’s a serious environment because of the materials we handle. We don’t do much talking during the shift; everyone just sticks to their tasks. It’s a steady job for the people living around Raigad. We just keep the production going and make sure everything stays on track. It is hard work but it pays the bills for everyone here.