Of which religion and caste are you?
I am Prajapati [Hindu].
Are you Married? Do you have children?
No, sir.
How long have you been living in Delhi?
Sir, it has been one year.
With whom do you live?
I have taken my own room. I live alone.
Why did you come to Delhi?
I came to work.
Before you came to Delhi, did you have any family here?
There was no one.
What work do you do?
I make boards and banners.
For how many years have you been doing this work?
About one year.
The money you get by doing this work, is it enough?
No sir. I get a very small amount, only some expenses are met.
Had you ever done this kind of work before? Making boards?
No sir. I had never done it before.
What did you do before you did this work?
I did not do anything. This was my beginning.
Can you tell me something about your work? How do you make boards? How much labor do you put in?
Sir, I have to work very hard for it. I have to cut wood, then make [the boards].
What do you think while working?
I think only of this – where else can I earn more money?
In your opinion, what would be a good job for you? One that you would like to do?
Sir, I am doing this work now. If I get something in my future, it should be alright.
How do you like the Delhi life?
Life in Delhi is not good.
If you ever get an opportunity to go back to your village? Will you go?
Yes.
In your opinion, why do so many people come to Delhi to earn?
Those who have good businesses rarely come here. Only those who don’t have good work come here.