Chan General Store

Chan General Store is over on Jaganath Shanker Sheth Road here in Ludhiana. We carry a bit of everything that a household might need. From soap and lentils to notebooks and small toys, the shelves are pretty packed from floor to ceiling. It can be hard to find things sometimes if you don't know where to look, but I usually know exactly which pile an item is in. We have been here for a long time, and the building reflects that with its worn wooden counters and slightly uneven floors. It’s a neighborhood spot where people stop by to pick up milk or bread on their way home. We don't have a computerized system for checkout; we still write things down and use a simple cash drawer. It’s more personal that way, and we get to talk to our neighbors about how their families are doing. The street outside is always busy with rickshaws and pedestrians. We keep the front of the store open to the air, so it gets a bit dusty inside, but that’s just part of life on Shanker Sheth Road. There isn't any fancy marketing here. We just try to keep the staples in stock so nobody has to go too far for their daily needs. Sometimes the kids come in after school for sweets. It is a noisy, lively place to spend the day, and we wouldn't have it any other way. We just keep the door open for everyone.