Minal General Store

We've been here in Shastri Nagar for a while now. Minal General Store is right by the Gol Mandir, which makes it easy for people to find us when they are out for their morning prayers or just walking around the neighborhood. It gets pretty busy in the mornings. We keep most of the things people need daily, like milk, bread, and different types of snacks for the kids. The shop isn't huge but we try to stock up on what the locals ask for. Living and working in Meerut has its own pace. Sometimes the electricity goes out and we just sit outside on the stools talking to the neighbors until it comes back. It's not a fancy place. Just a regular shop where you can pick up some soap or a packet of biscuits. We know most of our customers by name since they live just a few streets away. It’s nice seeing the same faces every day. If someone needs something specific, they usually just tell us and we see if we can get it the next time the van comes by. The area around Gol Mandir is always lively, especially during festivals. We just stay open until late evening and then head home. There isn't much to it, really. We just try to keep the shelves full and the floor clean enough. If you're passing through Shastri Nagar, you'll probably see us right there near the temple.