Mangat Ram Bhardwaj

I’ve been running things here in Janakpuri at G 16 for quite a while. It’s a residential area mostly, so it’s got a bit of a slower pace than the main markets. My name is Mangat Ram Bhardwaj, and this is where I do all my work. The office is basically one main room with a couple of chairs for visitors and a desk that’s usually covered in papers and notebooks. I handle a variety of local tasks, mostly helping out neighbors or people who’ve been sent my way by friends. The walls could probably use a fresh coat of paint, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. Outside, you can hear the kids playing or the local vendors calling out their goods. It’s a comfortable spot to be. I don't have a big team or anything, just myself and sometimes a helper if things get really busy. People stop by to chat or to settle some business, and I always keep some water and biscuits ready. The ceiling fan wobbles a little bit when it’s on the highest setting, but it keeps the air moving. I like being in this part of Delhi because it feels like a real community. You get to know everyone on the block. It’s just a simple life of working and being part of the neighborhood here at G 16. I hope to keep working from this same desk for many more years to come.