Nitish Kirana Store

Nitish Kirana Store is a small business we have out here in the Kalwar and Kalwara area. It isn't a huge place, but we try to keep the essential things that people in the village need so they don’t have to travel far. I handle most of the work myself, from unloading the bags of grain to making sure the packets of biscuits are lined up. People around here know me by name, and I know most of theirs too. It’s the kind of place where you can come in and ask for a specific type of lentil or a soap bar and we’ll have it ready. The roads around Kalwara can get a bit dusty, especially when the tractors go by, but the shop stays busy enough. We don’t have any big signs or bright lights. It’s just a standard kirana store that serves the local people. My day starts early, getting everything ready before the sun gets too high. I often sit on a wooden stool behind the counter, waiting for the next customer to come in. Sometimes the kids come in after school for a small sweet or a drink. It’s a simple way to make a living, and I like being part of the community here. We don’t do things the corporate way; we just talk to people and sell them what they need for their homes. That is how it has always been for us, and we are happy with that lifestyle in this village.