Pawan Tomar runs his Manyawar Confectionary on Krishna Janm Bhumi Road in Mathura. Although his father called his shop a confectionary when he opened it 25 years ago, it is essentially a tea stall where potato chips, biscuits, water, cold drinks, biscuits, paan masala and cigarettes are sold. Pawan started looking after the 10ft-long-6ft-wide shop five years ago
Name & Age: Pawan Tomar, 31
Education & Profession: Intermediate; business
Family & Place: He is the eldest of five brothers and sisters. They all live together in their parents’ home in Maa Vidya Colony, about half-a-kilometre from the shop
Do you earn more or less, compared with 2019?
I earn about 30 per cent more than in 2019 because of recent beautification and construction in and around the Krishn Janm Bhumi temple and the increase in footfall in Mathura
Do you save more or less compared with 2019?
It is not very significant. Saving is difficult because I look after the family’s daily needs. My brother sells clothes and takes care of other expenses
What things does your house now have that it did not in 2019?
We had a two-wheeler before, we have not bought anything new
What things does your neighbourhood have that it did not in 2019?
The road in front of my shop is new. It was widened and repaired two-three years ago. There are no power cuts in my area now
Have central/state govt schemes made any difference to your life? How?
We don’t avail any such benefit. We are happy with our shop here
Do you encounter more corruption or less in your daily life? Can you cite from personal experience areas where you are directly affected by corruption?
No, I have not suffered because of corruption. I have no idea about it
Mathura voted on April 26
