Dashmesh Provision Store

Dashmesh Provision Store is located in Jeet Plaza at shop number thirty-six. This is in the Aliganj area of Lucknow, right by the Ram Ram Bank Chauraha. Being near a big crossing like that means there is always a lot of movement outside. Our shop is on the ground floor, so it is easy for people to just pop in. We stock all the basic kitchen supplies like rice, sugar, and tea. The shelves are a bit mismatched because we added them at different times. I try to keep the most popular items within reach so I don't have to keep moving around. Lucknow summers are tough, so we keep the fridge full of cold water and sodas for the people passing by. It’s a very straightforward place. We don't have a computer system, I just write everything down in my notebook. Sometimes the lights in the plaza flicker, but we just keep going with a torch if we have to. Most of our customers live in the Aliganj colonies. They come by for their weekly groceries and we chat about the local news. It’s a steady job and it keeps the family supported. We don't have any big plans, just staying here and doing our work. I usually close up around nine and head home. The plaza is quiet then.