Kumar General & Kirana Store

Being near the Jaipur Railway Station means we never really have a dull moment. Our shop is located at Bagroo Walo Ki Nasia in Khasa. Because of the station, we get people from all over. Some are just passing through and need a quick snack or a bottle of water for their trip, while others are locals who have lived nearby for decades. The shop is always a bit dusty because of the trains and the heavy traffic, but we try our best to keep it tidy. It's a small space, so we have to be very careful about how we stack the crates so nothing falls over. Sometimes the noise from the train whistles and the station announcements is so loud we have to shout a bit to be heard by the customers. It's just part of the job. I usually start the day very early because the first trains bring in the early morning shoppers. We don't have any fancy displays or lights. Everything is just laid out so people can see what we have. My brother handles the deliveries and I stay at the shop to manage things. We don't really have a mission or anything like that. We just want to make sure the shelves are full and the customers are satisfied with what they buy. It’s hard work, especially in the heat, but it keeps us busy.