INTRODUCTION:

Bankura is a city in the state of West Bengal, India. India is mainly dependent on agriculture and so is Bankura. Bankura is suitable for agricultural business. Not all parts of this district are  productive except the eastern and southern parts. These parts have good agricultural productions. So there is a scope for agricultural business. Handloom industry is improving day by day. Lakhs of weavers from rural and semi-urban areas are employed in this profession so there is a good opportunity for developing handloom industries in this district. NGO’s are developing rapidly to promote welfare of the community. They are providing social, economical and educational facilities to illiterate women and children. They are also making good improvements in underdeveloped areas and providing facilities to the poor peoples. So setting up a NGO in this district can be a good business idea.  One of the sources of income in this district is cottage industries. It is providing maximum employment opportunities after agriculture. Developing cottage industries in this district can be a profitable business in the future. Besides these, availability of mineral resources, forest resources,  khadi and village industries can contribute to setup good businesses here.

 

HERE ARE SOME BUSINESS IDEAS-BANKURA

 

1. Rice mills

Rice is the main crop grown here. Brown rice is very popular in this area. The main rice produced here are:

Puspa Rice-  This rice matures early. It is resistant to leaf blast and leaf folder. It is a short bold grain type. It mainly contains over ninety percent of iron and zinc in whole grain.

Dhiren Rice-  Grain type is short bold and it takes almost 142 days for the rice to grow up.

Sampriti Rice-  It is a late maturing variety of rice, fifty percent flowering and takes 124 days for the rice to grow up.

Dhruba Rice-  It is also a late maturing variety of rice, fifty percent flowering and takes 117 days for the rice to grow up. Moderately resistant to leaf blast and grain type is short bold.

These are major types of rice grown here and as this district is mainly rice producing district so it is a good business idea for making rice mills.

 

2. Handloom Industry

Bankura district has a population of approximately 36 lakhs. To provide clothes for this entire population handloom industry is booming. It is the second employment generating sector in rural economy. There are over twenty thousand weavers and almost thirty thousand peoples are engaged in this profession. Main products of this sector are bed sheet, dhuti, gamcha, bed cover and home furnishings. So setting up handloom sectors is another business idea in this district.

 

3. Silk Industry

In this district silk weavers play a major role. These are exquisitely designed, textures are smooth and are very soft. These silks are light weight and pure and comes in variety of colors. Along with this swarnachari silk and tussar silk are also very popular among most of the  population in this district and are largely produced. Silk industry can be setup in this district to attract a large number of customers from within and outside the district.

 

4. Small Electronic Shops

Every districts and regions needs electrical equipments like fans, heaters, bulbs, plugs and switches, wires and other stuffs. By making small electronic shops we can sell electrical products and is a good business idea.

 

5. Education and Training

       Every areas or districts need education. By educating and training the illiterate ones, both the      males  and females can help in the economical improvement of the district. They can get job opportunities and can be employed in government and private firms to provide services in many sectors by working in industries and firms and thus increasing the economical advantages in this district. By setting up schools and educational centres in this district can be a start up business idea.

 

6. Khadi and village Industries

Bankura is also well known for its khadi and village industries. Many weavers and artisans from rural areas of this district are engaged in this type of industry. Khadi clothes are sold and exported throughout and outside the country. The West Bengal khadi and village industries board has started two projects in Chhatna block in Bankura district. It will be an advantage to make khadi shops in this district.

 

7. Terracotta Business

Terracotta craftsmanship has been the symbol of man’s first attempt. Bankura has also carved out a name in terracotta business. It produces various types of articles made out of clay and pottery. Terracotta horses and elephants are the two most elegant sculptures of Bankura and the potters play an important role in making these items. Panchmura village of Bankura district is well known for making these products at a huge scale and have a high demand within and outside the district. Making these products and selling them will be a profitable business idea in Bankura.

 

8. Event Supplies

Events happen all over India and so is the case in Bankura. Families can often have rice ceremony for their children, thread ceremony for Brahmins, marriage ceremony, birthday celebration, functions and events by inviting special guests, etc. All these need event organizing equipments like chairs, pandals, pots, lighting and many other staffs for specific events. So by arranging event supplies and equipments we can start our own business where we can offer staffs on hire.

 

9. Food Products

Every region in the world needs food for survival. Bankura has a huge population. To support this population food is another necessary product in this district. As the population in increasing day by day demand of food products are also rising rapidly. If anyone wants to do business in Bankura he/she can setup food shops of variety of items including snacks, sweets, baked goods, beverages, nutritional drinks, cakes, biscuits, etc.

 

10.  Consultancy

Bankura is a district of numerous industries such as rice mills, handloom industry, silk industry, agriculture, khaki industries, terracotta business, etc. If you are knowledgeable and passionate about a specific topic like business or marketing then starting a consultant business can be a profitable option in this district. You can initiate your consulting business on your own and while the business will grow in the future you can hire consultants over time.

 

11. Online Reseller 

Bankura has demand for varieties of items like clothes, foods, shoes, spectacles, toys for children, books for schools and college students, etc. If you are passionate about selling online then you can start an online reseller business in this district. This is a great idea for starting this as a side business and in the future you can turn it into a full time resale business.  

 

12.  Medical courier service

 Health care industry is expanding and in this COVID-19 situation there’s a massive demand for medicine in each and every hospitals. If you have a reliable vehicle and good time management skills then you can start your own medical courier service. You can transport varieties of medicines, prescription drugs, lab specimens and equipment. As a healthcare industry it is great service  job stability and once started flourishing, you can hire other drivers for you.

 

13.  Tourist Agency/Tourist guide   

Bankura has got some eye catching places for visitors and tourists. So setting up a tourist agency or becoming a tourist guide can be a good income source in this district. Bankura has many tourist places such as Mukutmanipur, Bishnupur, Jhilimili, Susunia Hills, Joyrambati, Joypur Jungle, Kalachand temple, Radhamadhab temple, Biharinath Hills, etc.

 

14.  Sanitizer/Mask Manufacturing

Due to this COVID-19 pandemic situation peoples are dying regurarly. Hospitals and Nursing Home stuffs are striving heavy to save human lives. In this situation if we can all help by producing and manufacturing good quality sanitizers and masks and distribute among the population many peoples life might be saved and it will also be a great help to the medical supplies who are lacking heavily to provide these items to support the huge population. It is a good business idea for start up.

 

15. Saree Shops

Bankura is famous for its silk industry. This high quality silk is used to produce good quality clothes and are woven by expert and skilled craftsmen. Most of the women likes to wear sarees. The famous Baluchari saree, one of the famous saree in the world, are produced from this silk. Besides, a town in Bankura district named Bishnupur is renowned for its rich silk sarees. Manufacturing sarees or making saree shops in this district is a good business idea.