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Back to business - Tharun's comeback in Varanasi

Tharun lost three industrial sewing machines to a fire in the building and needs $350 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.

🇮🇳 Uttar Pradesh, India845 views
Tharun M. Raju
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Varanasi
For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in Varanasi. In August, a fire in the building took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 weeks. This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment. Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $350 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $250 • Shop repairs and licensing: $40 • Working capital for the first month: $60 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Tharun

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  • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Tharun.

    • Tharun M. RajuOwnerAnswer

      Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. replacing three industrial sewing machines comes first ($250) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • stay strong, Tharun. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted.

    • You're not alone, Tharun. Hope the shop reopens soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Varanasi.

      • So sorry you're going through this. Small businesses are the heart of Varanasi. Hope you're open again soon.

        • Best of luck, Tharun. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.

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