Jayashree General Stores

You can find Jayashree General Stores right near the Poolgate Bus Stop in the Camp area of Pune. Being so close to the bus stop means we see a lot of people rushing around all day long. Some people just pop in to get a bottle of water or some gum while waiting for their bus. We’ve been at this spot for years. The shop isn't very big, so we have to use every inch of wall space for the products. It’s a bit of a squeeze when more than three people are inside at once. We stock basic groceries, some stationery, and things like batteries or light bulbs. The noise from the buses is always there in the background, but you get used to it after a week of working here. We start our day pretty early to catch the first batch of commuters. My hands are usually busy restocking the front shelves or checking what we need to order next. It’s hard work sometimes, standing all day, but seeing the same familiar faces makes it okay. We aren't a supermarket, just a corner store trying to keep up with what the neighborhood needs. Sometimes we run out of change and have to ask the neighbor shop for some. It’s just how things go in a busy place like Camp. We keep it simple and just focus on getting the shop ready every morning before the Poolgate traffic gets too heavy for us to handle.