Dharamdas General Store

The shop is right here in Kanker Khera, Meerut, just a short walk from the bus stand. We’ve been at this spot in Kila Parikshitgarh for quite a while now. Most days start early, usually before the first buses begin pulling in and out of the stand. It gets a bit noisy with all the engines, but you get used to it after some time. The shelves are mostly filled with things people need every day. We try to keep things where they belong, though sometimes a delivery comes in late and boxes sit on the floor for a bit. It’s a simple general store. People stop by on their way home or while waiting for their ride. There’s always something to do, like checking the stocks of soap or lentils. Sometimes the fan makes a bit of noise in the summer heat, but it keeps the air moving. We see a lot of the same faces from the neighborhood. Some folks come in just for a small packet of something, others fill a whole bag. It isn’t a fancy place with bright lights or glass aisles. It’s just a regular shop where we keep the essentials. The address is 250001 if you are looking for it on a map. Life moves pretty fast around the bus stand area, so we just try to keep up with the day. Nothing too complicated happens here, just the usual business of running a store.