Pushker General Store

Running the shop at 87/140 Garg Road keeps us on our toes. Being so close to the Raipurwa Thana means there is always something going on nearby. We’ve seen the neighborhood change over the years, but the store stays pretty much the same. We open up early because that’s when people need their daily supplies. It is a simple setup here in Kanpur. We don't have those fancy scanners or bright lights you see in malls. Just wooden counters and piles of goods. Sometimes the dust from the road gets inside, so we spend a lot of time cleaning the glass jars. It’s a small space, so we have to be smart about where we put the rice bags and the snacks. Most of our customers live just a few streets away. They come in for a quick item and we usually know what they want before they even ask. My brother and I take turns sitting at the counter. When the rains come, the road outside gets a bit muddy, but people still find their way to us. We try to keep the basics in stock so nobody has to go too far. It's just a regular life, managing the inventory and talking to the regulars who have been coming here since they were kids. It’s not about doing anything big, just making sure the shop is open every day for whoever needs us.