Naveen General & Vairayti Centre

Naveen General & Vairayti Centre is over at 350, Basant Vihar Main Road in the Dadabadi area of Kota. Being on the main road, we get a lot of people stopping by while they are out running errands. The "vairayti" in our name is there because I try to keep a bit of everything. It’s not just groceries; we have small plastic items, toys, some gift stuff, and the usual kitchen supplies. Kota is a city of students, as everyone knows, so we have a lot of young people coming in for their hostel needs. Buckets, mugs, notebooks—you name it. The shop is usually a bit of a squeeze because I try to fit so much inside. There are things hanging from the ceiling and stacked in the corners. It might look a bit messy to a stranger, but I know exactly where the smallest needle or the specific brand of soap is. My family helps me run it, especially during the afternoons when I go for a quick lunch. The summers in Rajasthan are very hot, so the fans are always going full speed, making a lot of noise. We just provide what the local community asks for. If three people ask for something I don't have, I make sure to get it from the wholesaler the next trip. It’s a basic way of working, but it has kept us going here in Basant Vihar.