Meal Kirana & Ice Cream Shop

Running the Meal Kirana & Ice Cream Shop here in Ward No. 1 has its own set of challenges, especially with the weather in Baramulla. We are located in Kongam Dara, right near the Jama Masjid in Pattan. It’s a busy area, and you can always hear the calls to prayer while we are working behind the counter. We sell basic groceries and ice cream, which might seem like a strange mix when it gets cold, but people still come in for a treat now and then. The shop isn't very large, so we have to be careful about how we stack the boxes and keep the freezers running. Most of our days are spent just chatting with neighbors who stop by for some sugar or a snack. It gets pretty crowded in the afternoons when everyone is out doing their errands. We don't have a fancy website or a big marketing plan; we just open the shutters in the morning and see who comes through the door. Sometimes the supplies don't arrive on time because of the roads, but that’s just life in this part of the district. We keep the place clean and make sure the shelves aren't empty. It’s a simple life running this shop near the masjid. We’ve become a regular part of the street here in Pattan, and we just take things one day at a time.