Monika Bagchi

I've been running things here at Samrajya 1 for a while now. Most people know the spot because it's right on Akota-Mujmahuda Road, practically next to the Taj Hotel. It's a busy part of Vadodara, but my office stays pretty quiet most days. I spend a lot of time at my desk here. Being in Akota makes it easy for folks to drop by without getting lost. Sometimes the traffic gets a bit much around noon, but that is just how it goes in this part of town. I usually handle everything myself. If you are looking for me, I am generally around from morning until late afternoon. The building is easy to spot once you get past the main junction. I try to keep things simple and direct. There is no big team here, just me working through whatever tasks come across the desk. I like it that way because I can keep track of everything personally. The space isn't huge, but it fits what I need to do. It’s funny how everyone uses the Taj Hotel as a landmark, but it really does help people find the turn-off. I have lived and worked in Vadodara for years, so I know the neighborhood well. Sometimes neighbors stop in to say hello, which makes the workday go by faster. I don't do much fancy advertising or anything like that. People mostly just find out about me through word of mouth or by seeing the sign when they drive past Samrajya 1.