Meet Vikash – A Skilled Carpenter from Bihar
Vikash Kumar, a talented carpenter from a small town in Bihar, had big dreams. He always worked hard in his village, doing woodwork for neighbors, local shops, and small furniture orders. But like many skilled workers in India, he wanted better opportunities and better pay.
One day, Vikash got a golden opportunity. A relative referred him to an interior design company in Gurgaon. They were working on a big flat renovation project in Sector 65, and they needed skilled carpenters for modular kitchen and wardrobe work.
Excited and hopeful, Vikash packed his tools and moved to Gurgaon.
Project Over.. Now What?
The project lasted two months. Vikash did his job well. His craftsmanship was praised, but once the project ended, so did the calls from the contractor. Vikash waited… days turned into a week. No new work. No new calls.
Gurgaon was expensive. Rent, food, and travel were slowly eating into his savings. He didn’t want to go back to Bihar – the rates in Gurgaon were 3x higher, and the city offered much more.
He tried everything. He asked around in local markets, visited furniture shops, and even waited at construction sites, hoping someone would need a carpenter. But nobody knew Vikash. No contractor, no designer, no builder. He was invisible in this massive city.
A Chance Meet with a carpenter from UP
One hot afternoon, while waiting near a plywood shop in Sector 56, Vikash met another carpenter named Shafiq from UP. They got talking. Shafiq had been working in Gurgaon for over a year and had no shortage of work.
Vikash asked him, “Bhai, kaise kaam milta hai yahaan? Sab ke paas jaa raha hoon, koi kaam nahi de raha.”
Shafiq smiled and said, “Main toh SetKar.in pe listed hoon. Wahaan se har hafte call aata hai. Aapne apna profile nahi banaya kya?” Vikash was confused, “SetKar kya hai?”
What is SetKar?
Shafiq explained in simple terms. “SetKar.in ek website hai jahan pe carpenters apna naam, phone number aur kaam ka type likh ke list karte hain. Jo log ya builder carpenter dhoond rahe hote hain, woh wahaan se contact karte hain. Bina kisi aadmi ke, bina percentage ke.”
Vikash was surprised. “Matlab koi middleman nahi?”
“Bilkul nahi,” said Shafiq. “Sida contact. Free listing bhi hai. Aur photo, kaam ka detail daal do, toh zyada enquiry aata hai.”
Vikash Let’s Himself on SetKar
At the same time, Vikash took out his phone from his pocket and opened SetKar.in. The site was simple. He saw listings of other carpenters, names, city, what kind of carpentry they do, and phone numbers. He decided to list himself.
With the help of the Shafiq, he uploaded:
- Name: Vikash Kumar
- Location: Gurgaon, Sector 56
- Skills: Modular Kitchen, Wardrobe, TV Unit, Furniture Repair
- Contact Number
- A few photos of his previous work
In 5 minutes, Vikash was live on SetKar
First Call. Then another, then more..
Two days later, Vikash got his first call. A lady from South City-1 needed a carpenter to fix her kitchen drawer and install new wardrobe shutters. It wasn’t a big job, but it was something.
He went, did the job perfectly, and charged a fair price.
Within a week, he got another call – this time from a small builder working on a 2BHK renovation in Golf Course Extension. The builder said, “I saw your name on SetKar.in. You do modular kitchens?”
From there, things started to pick up. Vikash was now listed online, and people could find him even if they didn’t know him personally.
The Power of Online Identity
Before SetKar, Vikash was just a carpenter waiting on others to give him work. After SetKar, he had a digital identity. People could find him by searching “carpenter in Gurgaon”, and his name showed up.
He no longer needed to roam the markets. Contractors started calling him. Even interior designers began reaching out for project-based work.
Today, Vikash is busy 20 days a month. His phone rings regularly. He even recommended SetKar to his cousin in Faridabad, who’s now doing the same.
Why SetKar.in Works for Carpenters
This story isn’t just about Vikash. It’s about thousands of skilled carpenters who struggle every day just because people don’t know about them.
Here’s what makes SetKar different:
- Free and Verified Listings
- Local Reach (City & Area-based)
- No Middlemen
- Contact Directly via Phone
- Great for Interior Designers, Builders, and Homeowners
Final Words
If you’re a carpenter like Vikash, or if you know someone looking for work in cities like Gurgaon, Hisar, Faridabad, or anywhere in Haryana – tell them about SetKar.in.
It’s not just a website. It’s a platform that connects skill with opportunity.
Just like Vikash found his way, maybe someone else will find theirs too.
