Shadab General Store

Shadab General Store is over in Balaganj, Lucknow. We are situated quite close to Angeera Hospital. This means we get a lot of people who are visiting patients or working at the hospital. They usually need things like bottled water, biscuits, or basic toiletries. I started this shop because I saw how much people needed a convenient place right here. It is a small shop, not much bigger than a single room. I have shelves lining all the walls. Since it is near a hospital, I try to keep things that are useful for people staying there. The area of Balaganj is quite busy and dusty, so I have to sweep the floor several times a day. I don’t have any employees, so I do everything myself from opening the shop to going to the wholesale market. Sometimes I get tired, especially during the summer when the electricity goes out and the fan stops working. But then a customer comes in and we have a little chat, and it feels better. I don’t use any fancy bags or anything, just simple recycled paper or plastic. People know me by name around here. It is just a small business, nothing special, but it serves the purpose. I hope to keep it running for as long as I can. The location is good and the people are friendly enough. It is just my daily routine and I like it.