Kalra Confectionary

If you are walking down GT Road in Amritsar, right opposite the Railway Workshop, you will see Kalra Confectionary. Being on the Main Road means we see all sorts of people, from travelers to railway workers coming off their shifts. We keep a lot of snacks, cold drinks, and sweets on the counters. It’s a small shop, but we try to pack it with as much as possible. The jars of candy are always popular with the kids who pass by. We spend most of the day standing behind the counter, handing out packets of chips or bottles of water. The noise from the workshop and the traffic on GT Road is always there in the background. It’s a 143001 landmark for some of the locals who have been coming here for years. The shelves are a bit dusty because of all the vehicles passing by, but we wipe them down when we can. We don't have a big team, just a couple of us making sure things are running. Sometimes the fridge acts up and we have to fix it so the drinks stay cold. It’s not a fancy place with air conditioning, just a regular shop where you can get something sweet or a quick snack. We open early and close when the street finally gets quiet at night. It’s just what we do here in Amritsar, serving whoever walks through the door. Sometimes we sit on plastic stools outside for a few minutes to catch some air.