Vardhman Provision Stores

Our store, Vardhman Provision Stores, is right on the road from Udhna Rishi Circle heading toward Gajera School. It’s number 22. Being near the school means we see a lot of parents and kids throughout the day. We have all the basic stuff you’d expect, like lentils, spices, and cleaning supplies. The shop is a bit cramped because we try to fit as much as we can on the shelves. Sometimes you have to reach way back to find a specific brand of soap. We don't have a lot of help, so it’s usually just us moving heavy sacks of grain and restocking the shelves. The floor is made of old tile and it’s seen a lot of wear over the years. We don't really mind the scratches and marks. It shows that people use the place. In the summer, it gets quite warm inside, so we keep the door open to catch whatever breeze comes down the road. We know most of the families in this area. They’ve been buying their groceries from us for a long time. We don’t do any fancy promotions or loyalty cards. We just give people a fair price and a bit of conversation. It’s a simple life, running a provision store on this busy stretch of road. We just focus on keeping the stock fresh and being here when people need a few things for dinner. It’s been our daily routine for years and we’ve gotten used to the noise of the school traffic.