Nishad Kirana Store

The shop is located at the L Block Tiraha in Zakir Colony. Being at a three-way junction in Meerut means there is always a lot of movement outside our door. Cars, bikes, and carts are always passing by and it can get quite loud with all the honking. We have a small space here but we try to keep it filled with everything a household might need. From washing powder to cooking spices, it is all crammed in there on the wooden shelves. Meerut gets quite cold in the winter and very hot in the summer, so the vibe in the shop changes with the seasons. We see a lot of people from the colony who have been coming to us for years. They usually stop by for a minute to talk about what's going on in the neighborhood while they wait for us to weigh their flour or sugar. We don't have any computerized billing or anything like that, just a simple notebook where we keep track of things. It is a straightforward business. Sometimes the cows walk right up to the front and we have to shoo them away so people can get inside. The pavement outside is a bit uneven, so you have to watch your step. It's just a normal neighborhood kirana store where we try to keep things moving and make sure the shelves aren't empty when someone needs something. We just keep our heads down and work.