Pravin General Store

Pravin General Store is situated in the Old Basti area of Butti Bor in Nagpur. We are right in the heart of the old part of town. Nagpur is known for its heat, and our shop is no exception—we spend a lot of time under the fan during the afternoons. Our store carries all the basic necessities like rice, sugar, oil, and soap. We also have a good collection of biscuits and chocolates which the local children seem to like. The Old Basti is a place where everyone knows everyone else, so running a shop here is very different from being in a big city center. We talk to our customers about their families and the local happenings while we pack their bags. The shop is not modern; it has old wooden shelves and a stone floor that we wash every morning. We do not have any big advertisements or logos. People just know where Pravin General Store is by walking down the main lane of the Basti. We open up early and usually take a small break in the afternoon when it gets too quiet. Then we stay open until late evening when people are coming home from work. It is a simple life and a simple business. We do not try to do anything fancy, just provide the things that people in Butti Bor need for their homes. It has been our way for years, and we just keep going day by day, making sure the jars are full.