S M Bhandar

S M Bhandar is tucked away in Gali No. 3 at Ganga Vihar. Our plot is C-63, and it’s a small place but we make the most of it. The lane is quite narrow, so when a delivery comes, everything else has to stop until the rickshaw moves. We have been in Ganga Vihar for a few years now and we know almost everyone on this street. The shop is filled with all sorts of things, mostly items people need for their daily lives. We don't have a big staff, just me and a cousin who comes in the afternoons to help out. It’s not a fancy store with bright lights and air conditioning. We have a few fans that hum all day and a counter that has seen better days. We spend a lot of time just chatting with the customers who stop by for a minute. That’s the best part of being in a place like this. You don't just sell things; you become part of the neighborhood. We aren't looking to expand into a big chain. We like our little corner here in Gali No. 3. Some days are very quiet and we just sit and watch the kids play in the street. Other days it’s a mad rush. Either way, we just keep going. It’s a simple, honest way to make a living, and that’s enough for us.