Joshi Kamlesh Chitranjan

Being at B/11 in Chhota Udepur puts me right near Abhinav Chowk on Tilak Road. It’s a central spot, which means I see everything that happens in this part of town. My name is Kamlesh Chitranjan and I’ve been running this business for a while now. The Tilak Road area is always moving. You have the buses and the rickshaws constantly going through the chowk. My space is small and tucked away, but it’s enough for what I need to do. I have a few old wooden cabinets where I keep all my records. The floor is tile and it’s seen a lot of foot traffic over the years. I don’t believe in having a lot of bells and whistles. I have my phone and my ledgers and that’s about it. Sometimes the power goes out for an hour or two, so I just sit by the door where there is more light and wait for it to come back on. It’s a slow pace compared to the big cities, but Chhota Udepur has its own way of doing things. People stop by not just for business but sometimes just to say hello or ask about my family. I know most of the shopkeepers on this block. We look out for each other. It’s an honest way to spend the day and I don't plan on changing much.