Sudhir Provision Store

You’ll find us at shop 169 in Damodar Nagar, which is part of the Barra area in Kanpur. It's a pretty standard provision store, nothing too flashy or modern. We've been operating out of this spot for quite some time, dealing with the daily ups and downs of the neighborhood. The shelves are packed with bags of rice, different kinds of oil, and those little packets of spices that everyone needs for cooking. I usually start the day by sweeping the front and making sure the jars are lined up, though they never stay that way for long once the morning rush starts. People in Damodar Nagar are mostly working-class folks who want their groceries without any fuss. I know who likes which brand of tea and who always forgets to bring their own carry bag. The space is a little tight, especially when a delivery comes in and we have crates sitting in the aisle, but we manage. Barra can get quite noisy in the afternoons, but inside the shop, it’s mostly just the sound of the fridge humming and people asking for prices. It’s a steady kind of life, keeping the stock replenished and making sure the locals have what they need for their kitchens. We don't do anything fancy, just open up every morning and wait for the regulars to stop by. Sometimes my son sits here when I need to go out for a break.