Remembering my days in Surgani, a small town near Chamba in Himachal, always fills me with nostalgia. Surgani was known for the Baira Siul Hydel project, where my father was posted while working with the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation. I remember listening to this song in my childhood, “Chhoti Surgani bada dam banya”, a playful tribute to the project that shaped the town's identity.

Life there was simple yet unforgettable. Childhood mischief, laughter and friendships turned the quiet town into a vibrant playground. The entire settlement was small, yet to us it felt like a vast world of adventures. Evenings were special. Newspaper would arrive only at 8 pm carried by one of the two buses that connected Surgani with Chamba. In absence of TV, it was the only source of news.

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