INTRODUCTION:

Howrah is a district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The district is known with the opening of railways from Howrah in 1854. Since it has been the major district in terms of railways.  Howrah district is mainly comprised of industrial areas. The district’s economy is mainly dependent on textile industry. Also iron and steel industry forms a large part in this district. Handloom, cotton, silk are the various kinds of textiles that are manufactured in Howrah. Cotton products are also available in Howrah. Among these, fabrics, yarns and cotton clothes are the most popular cotton products. One of the major income sources comes from the cotton industry. Jute is the most important crop and has gained a large part in the textile products made from jute. Howrah also consists of some main cluster manufacturing sectors such as embroidery and garments, rolling mill cluster, metal spare parts, shuttle cock manufacturing, and metal casting foundry.

 

HERE ARE SOME BUSINESS IDEAS-HOWRAH

 

1. Jute Mills

Jute is the main crop grown in this district. Jute bags, non woven bags, jute handbags, cotton bags, ladies handbags, etc., many other more important products are made from jute. These products have high demands in the market due to their superior quality. Customers can buy these products from the market at a reasonable price. Jute mills can be transparent business idea in this district.

 

2. Silk Industry

Silk works are flourishing in Howrah district. Various types of products made from silk are manufactured and produced in this district. Among these dhuti, gamcha, lungi, bed cover, bed sheet, etc. and many other items are made from this silk. Doing business in silk is a profound business idea in this district.

 

3.  Metal Spare parts

In every district, cities, towns, transport is a must. And without vehicles transport is impossible. These vehicles are prepared from metal spare parts. These metal parts are required in making cars, trucks, loris, bicycles, bikes and in many other things. Metal parts include ball bearings, sheet metal, rubber moulding metal parts, non ferrous metal parts, etc. Opening a metal spare part shop will be a business idea in this district.

 

4. Cotton Industry

Cotton is a very useful material used for clothing, diapers, livestock and fertilizers, bath products, plastics, paper and cardboard, etc. It is a very soft, fluffy material. It is also used in making T-shirts, underwear, socks, towel, bathrobe, tent, fishing net, book bindings, etc.  Establishing cotton shops or industries is a business idea in this district.

 

5. Mining

Various types of mineral resources can be found in Howrah. Some of these are fire bricks, bentonite powder, unexpanded perlite ore, graphite powder and granules, etc. With these types of resources mining industry can be established and is a business idea in this district.

 

6. Agricultural Farms

Agriculture is also a source of income in this district. Large varieties of agricultural and horticultural crops can be produced in certain regions with high potentiality and the soils of these regions have high nutrient content and mineral resources. Major crops like potato, jute and paddy are grown this region along with pulses like gram, lentil, etc., oilseeds like groundnut, sesame and mustard, and various kinds of vegetables are grown. Agricultural farms can be developed as per local demands in this district.

 

7. Poultry Farming

Most of the population in every regions likes to eat chickens. Production of chicks can be done through poultry farming. In Howrah desi chicken, country chicks and live country chicken can be found. So poultry farming is a profitable business idea in this district.

 

8. Medical Facilities

Every district need medical facilities and so is Howrah. There are numerous hospitals, health care centres, health hubs and nursing homes in howrah. And mostly due to this COVID-19 situations medical help and need has become mandatory for each and everyone. Constructing medical centres or medical shops with necessary supplies will be a sound business idea.

 

 

9. Electronic Shops

Howrah is a district with a large population. To support this large population electrical supply is a major need. Electronic items like bulb, switches, tube lights, plugs, fans, heaters, wires and many other necessary products are needed in each and every homes. So setting up electronic shops will be a business idea.

 

10. Online Teaching

In this pandemic COVID-19 situation it has become very difficult for peoples to go out of their houses. Cinema Halls, inox, shops and even schools and educational institutions are being shut down by the government for the fear of Corona Virus. In these tough times to give education to the schools and college students without going out of our homes, online teaching classes can be provided to these students and is a good business idea.

 

11. Food Shops

Howrah is one of the highly urbanized areas of West Bengal. Food products like cakes, biscuits, soft drinks, beverages, baked goods, sweets, snacks, etc., many other items can be sold here. Other shops like fast food restaurants, dhaba and food stalls can be opened in this district and will be a profitable business idea.

 

12. Tourist Agency/Tourist Guide

There are numerous places in Howrah which can attract tourists. Peoples from inside and outside of the district visit these places with great interest. Some of these tourist places are Santragachi Jheel, Mullick Ghat Flower Market, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Botanical Garden, Belur Math, Rail Museum, Belilious Park, Writers Building, Babughat, Tipu Sultan Mosque, Swami Vivekananda Temple, etc. Establishing tourist agency or becoming a tourist guide will be a business idea in this district.

 

13. Car And Vehicle Repairing and Service Stations

Howrah has good facilities of transport. Peoples all over the district travel through roads with bikes, cars, bicycles, and heavy road vehicles like trucks, buses, loris are also travelling through these roads. These vehicles need repairing and services after long use and if not working properly. To repair and provide service to these vehicles, repairing and servicing stations can be made and it will be a business idea.

 

14. Computer/Laptop Shops

Technology is developing rapidly all over the world and computers are must in this century. Computers are needed in almost everything like sending e-mails, graphics design, writing blogs, online bill payment, watching movies or shows at home, home tutoring, social media classes, playing games, internet access, etc. Laptops are portable can be carried easily inside a moderate size bag. Opening computer and laptop shops will be business idea in this district.

 

15. Mobile Repair

Mobile has become a necessary item in our everyday lives like eating, bathing, wearing clothes, sleeping, etc. It is the one of the most portable and easily accessible items in the entire world. It can be used for keeping in touch with family members, conducting business needs, taking selfies and photos, etc. Everyone faces various problem issues regarding mobile phones. So a mobile repairing centre can be a profitable business option in this district.