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Dhanbad Engineer Chai Wala: Suraj Mandal of Dhanbad runs a tea stall by the name of “Engineer Chai Wala”. A cup is sold for Rs 10 and people are crazy about their tea. 150 cups are sold in a day and people also consider him a source of inspiration.
Dhanbad. A young Suraj Mandal, resident of Nirsa block of Dhanbad district, has today made his own identity by the name of “Engineer Chaiwala”. Instead of being disappointed at not getting a job after completing his engineering studies, Suraj took up tea stall as his employment and today he is not only earning his income from it but is also supporting his family. His journey has become a source of inspiration for today’s youth.
primary education from here
Suraj Mandal, who originally hails from Nirsa area, is currently operating this tea stall while staying at his mother’s place in Koriyatand area of Dhanbad. Staying here, he completed his education and now from here he is also realizing his dreams. Suraj received his primary education from Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Bhuli, where he completed his studies from class 1 to 10 in the year 2016.
Did diploma in engineering, did not get job
After this, he passed the intermediate examination from PK Rai College, Dhanbad in the year 2018. After Intermediate, Suraj moved towards technical education and completed Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Giridih Khandoli Institute of Technology in the year 2021. After studies, he tried to get a job at many places, but could not get the desired opportunity. In such a situation, he did not lose courage and decided to start his own business. With this thinking, he started a tea stall named “Engineer Chai Wala”.
huge sales every day
Suraj Mandal told that a large quantity of tea is sold at his stall every day. About 15 kg milk, 5 kg sugar, 3 kg tea leaves and about 500 grams cardamom are consumed daily. Apart from this, 150 to 200 earthen kulhads are used every day to serve tea. From this it can be estimated how good a crowd of customers is at their stall.
A cup of Rs 10
The taste of Suraj’s tea and their behavior is playing an important role in attracting customers. Customer Arjun Kumar told that the taste of Suraj’s tea is very wonderful. The tea is well cooked and since the price is only Rs 10, people of all classes can easily enjoy it. He said that Suraj’s behavior is also very good and it is heartening to know that being an engineer, he is doing his work diligently.
set an example in the society
Arjun told that he has been drinking tea from Engineer Tea seller regularly for the last four months. Today Suraj Mandal is proving that no work is small, only hard work and honesty is necessary. By becoming an engineer tea seller, he not only got employment but also set a new example of self-reliant youth in the society.
