Kataria Provisional Store

I’ve been running Kataria Provisional Store here in Jawahar Nagar Camp for quite a long time now. People in Palwal know where we are. It’s just a regular shop where we keep the things people need every day. I open up early in the morning because that’s when everyone comes out to get their milk and stuff for breakfast. The shelves are usually full, but sometimes things run out before the new delivery comes on the truck. It gets a bit dusty around here because of the road, so I spend a lot of time wiping down the counters. It’s not a fancy place or anything. We just have the basic groceries and household items. I try to remember what my regulars like so I can keep it in stock for them. Some days are very busy, especially in the evenings when everyone is coming home from work. Other times, I just sit on the stool and watch the traffic go by. My family helps out when I need to go eat lunch. We’ve seen the neighborhood change over the years, but the shop stays pretty much the same. I don't really have a big staff, just me and occasionally my brother. We handle everything ourselves, from unloading the bags of rice to counting the change. It is hard work being on your feet all day, but it’s what we do. If you live around Jawahar Nagar Camp, you probably pass by us all the time. It’s a good spot.