Govind General Store

Down here in Nagpur at number 95, Govind General Store has been a part of the daily routine for a long time. This city gets incredibly hot, so the shop is usually the coolest place to be during the afternoon, even if it’s just because of the shade from the awning. We don’t have any big corporate backing or anything like that. It is just a straightforward shop where we sell things people need for their homes. I spend a lot of time checking the stock and talking to the wholesalers who come by in their small trucks. The street outside can be a bit chaotic with all the traffic, but inside it’s usually just the sound of the fan and maybe the radio playing quietly in the corner. We know the local families and which kids are likely to come in for a sweet after school. It’s not a high-end place, just a regular general store with a bit of dust on the top shelves and some old posters on the walls. We don’t use any complicated systems to keep track of things; we just know what’s there and what isn't. People come to us because we are right here on the way to wherever they are going. We just try to stay stocked up and keep the place running as best as we can. It’s a simple business but it keeps us busy and connected to the neighborhood.