Arbaaz Khan
Chandigarh : There is good news for Ayurveda and herbal care enthusiasts of Tricity - Patanjali's new mega store has opened in Sector 44D, Chandigarh, offering around 3000 products across categories under one location. Are. The largest Patanjali store in Chandigarh is spread over an area of 16.5 & 75 ft. This new store was opened with the blessings of Thakur Shri Radharaman Lal in the holy presence of Shri Manmadhav Gauria Vaishnavacharya Shri Kartik Goswami Ji Maharaj. The retail outlet is on the ground floor while a similar sized basement space (16.5 & 75 feet) has also been created for storage of products.
The mega store is a 25 year old entrepreneur from Chandigarh - Madhav Ahuja's Shree G Enterprises. Speaking to the media on the occasion of the launch of Patanjali's mega store, Madhav said, “It was my dream to set up Patanjali's mega store in Chandigarh. I wanted to do something related to Ayurveda and its promotion as it is the time tested traditional medicinal science of India which is needed by all even today. The positive aspect is that I am seeing a trend where youth are turning to Ayurveda and going back to their roots even while setting up businesses. Setting up of Ayurveda start-ups by the youth will definitely give a boost to Ayurveda.”
Ahuja said that I am happy that now I am also a part of Made in India initiative.
The mega store will not only provide healthy groceries to the customers but will also provide free doctor consultation to ward off lifestyle induced diseases like blood pressure and diabetes which can now be combated by adopting naturopathy and Ayurveda based diet . Healthy soy products under the Patanjali Nutrela brand will also be available at the mega store.
Not only Ayurveda based medicines and healthy drinks, but Patanjali Mega Store will be a one stop shop for all grocery needs. Dry fruits, pulses, rice and wheat flour will all be available. It would be an outlet that would provide 360 degree provision for one's household needs.
In response to a question, he said that this outlet has been set up after 2-3 years of extensive research to find out the market needs and the right location in terms of Ayurveda and other daily use products. He added that the outlet is located in the heart of the city and will provide the required one stop center for all Patanjali products.
The outlet will receive all products directly from Patanjali's corporate headquarters in Haridwar. It is expected that there will be 4-6 refills of products under different categories every month due to high demand and off take.
Significantly, Madhav is also planning to open another mega store of Patanjali in Mohali.