CBSE · Class 10 · English · First Flight: Glimpses of IndiaWhat is the significance of the 'pader' in Goan village life according to the chapter?

In Goan society, the baker, known as a 'pader', was a very important person. He used to be a friend, companion, and guide to the children. He would visit twice a day, once in the morning on his selling round and then again after emptying his huge basket. No festival or village occasion was complete without the specific types of bread he prepared, making him an essential part of their social fabric.