Luky Kirana

Luky Kirana sits on a corner in Harshwardhan Nagar, right here in Bhopal. We’ve been serving the local community for quite some time now. The shop is a typical general store where you can find everything from batteries to bags of lentils. We don't have a very large space, so we have to be clever about where we put things. You'll see boxes stacked on top of each other and items hanging from the rafters. It's a bit of a squeeze when more than three people are inside at once. We spend our mornings checking the inventory and making a list of what's missing. The delivery guys know us well and often stop for a quick chat. We don't use any high-tech gadgets; just a simple notebook to keep track of some things and a calculator for the bills. The neighborhood is mostly quiet during the day, which is nice. We get to know the families living nearby and see their kids grow up over the years. Some people come in just for a small packet of biscuits or a pouch of milk. We treat every customer the same, whether they buy a lot or just one thing. Sometimes the heat in Bhopal makes it tough to work, but we have a ceiling fan that helps a little. It’s a modest way to make a living, and we just take it one day at a time. We are glad to be part of the daily life here in Bhopal city.