Prakash Kirana Store

We've been here in Yashoda Nagar for a long time now. Prakash Kirana Store is right at 128/3/20 in Block K. It’s just a regular shop where we keep all the basic stuff you need for the kitchen. Mostly we sell dals, rice, oil, and things like that. People from around the block just walk in when they run out of salt or sugar. Sometimes it gets a bit crowded in the mornings because everyone wants their milk and bread at the same time. The shelves are packed with bags and boxes. We try to keep everything stocked up so nobody has to go far. Kanpur weather gets dusty, so we spend a lot of time just wiping down the counters. It isn't a fancy place with bright lights or anything. Just a solid little corner shop. We know most of the faces that come through the door. If you live around Yashoda Nagar, you probably passed by us already. We open up early and stay till late evening. It's just me and a couple of others helping out. We don't have a big system, just a ledger and some crates. It works for us. We just focus on getting the daily items to the neighbors without much fuss. The bags of flour are heavy, so we keep them near the front. Sometimes we chat with the old uncles who stop by for a minute. There is nothing more to it, really.