INTRODUCTION:

Jalpaiguri is a district in the Indian States of West Bengal. This district is famous for its varieties of tea production and the major source of the economy are the tea gardens. There are a large number of tea gardens involved in the production of ‘Dooars Tea’. Dooars and Terai are the two main areas of tea production. Tea is the main cash crop of this district the area produces two hundred and twenty-six million kilograms of tea. In Dooars alone there are one hundred and fifty-four tea gardens currently present, which provides employment to 3.5 lakhs workers. Agriculture is another source of economy in the district. The main agricultural products of the district are potato, paddy, jute, wheat, maize, mustard, etc. This district also contributes in the manufacturing of agricultural machinery and equipment for the last 77 years. Forests grow abundantly in this region covering mainly the northern hilly terrain. Rich reserves of forest resources can be found in this district. Various handicraft items are made from products like cane, bamboo, stone, wood, jute, etc.

 

HERE ARE SOME BUSINESS IDEAS-JALPAIGURI

 

1. Jute Mills

Jute is one of the agricultural crops grown here. Jute is used in the production of various products like clothes, rope, string, gunny bags, jute carpets, jute fibers, jute mats, and twine. In Jalpaiguri, different jute bags such as jute shopping bags, jute gunny bags, tea packing jute bags, jute handbags, ladies designer jute bags, grocery jute bags, etc. Jute mill is a start-up business idea in this district.

 

2. Tea Shops

        Jalpaiguri is famous for its tea gardens. Tea is the most important cash crop here and the major source of the economy are the numerous tea gardens. The different types of tea are white tea, black tea, CTC tea, loose tea, tea dust, Assam tea, premium tea, Darjeeling tea, blended tea, orthodox tea,  etc. Making tea shops in this district is a business idea.

 

3. Agricultural Tools Manufacturer

Agriculture is another source of income in this district. Agricultural farming needs several machineries and equipments which are used in agriculture farming to help continue further the process of farming. The different types of equipment are tarpaulin, insecticide sprayers, brush cutters, power weeder, power tillers, power reaper, earth auger, mowers and trimmers, farm accessories, plow, etc., and many other items are required. To support agriculture and farmers, good quality agricultural tools or machineries can be manufactured here.

 

4. Agro Service Centres

Not all farmers who are involved in agriculture can afford to buy agricultural tools and equipments. Other than agriculture tools animals like cows and bullocks are also required to plough the field. So these agro service centres provide services to the poor or small farmers by renting the necessary animals and equipments for a certain number of days to continue the farming operations smoothly. This agro service centre is a good business idea.

5. Cold Storage

From agriculture we can get crops. But besides crops varieties of fruits and vegetables are also produced from agriculture farming. If these fruits and vegetables are rotted in room temperature or due to excessive heat, cold storage rooms can be prepared to keep these fruits and vegetables intact and fresh for future use. Now the revenue we can get from the storage depends on the type of product and the cost of storing the item per day. For storing these items, a decent income can be earned and is a sound business idea.

 

6. Bio-Fertilizer Manufacturing units

These types of units are mainly used in the improvement of agricultural production. These units contain microorganisms and are added to the soil to increase crop yield which further helps in the growth of the plant. Along with this biofertilizers reduce the risk of plant diseases and do not cause any type of pollution which helps in improving the health of the peoples consuming the vegetables and fruits. Setting up a biofertilizer manufacturing unit is a profound business idea. 

 

7. Electronics Repairing And Service Station

Demands for electronic items are rapidly rising day by day. Different consumer electronic products are flat screen TVs, television sets, MP3 players, video recorders, DVD players, radio receivers, cell phones, desktops, laptops, computer printers, etc. But these electronic products have no guarantee and can malfunction at any moment of time. For these malfunctioning and disturbing occurrences, repairing is a must and so setting up electronics repairing and service station is another business idea.

 

8.  Bakery And Cake Shop

Breads, biscuits and cakes are everyone’s favourite foods. Bakery is such a store which can provide these delicious and proprietary foods. It is an establishment that is involved in the production and selling of flour based food, baked in an oven such as pies, pastries, cakes, cookies, breads, several types of biscuits, etc. Opening a bakery shop can be a good earning option in this district.

 

9. Wood Works

Jalpaiguri is highly blessed with rich reserves of forest resources. The forests are very dense with vast hilly tracts of land. Sal trees are the dominant species in these forests. Other trees are also found which are eucalyptus, simul, krishnachura, etc. With these forest resources wood works or woodcarving is possible and the timber of these trees is extremely valuable and is used for building windows, doors, furnitures, dressing tables, handmade wooden showpiece, wooden indoor decorations, wooden boxes, wooden toys, etc. Woodcraft shops can be a business idea.

 

10. Silk Printing Shops

Clothes are required by everyone and in everywhere. This modern generation likes to wear T-shirts, jeans, different sportswear, etc. But if exquisite silk designs or printing of various shapes, sizes and colours are provided over these clothes, these designs will give the clothes an extra taste of elegance and flavor. One of the most popular technique is silk printing and is mostly used in printing designs on products of different sizes and materials. This extra printing on the clothes will make them more demanding in the eyes of the customers. Establishing silk printing shops is a profitable business idea.

 

11. Paints And Varnishes Manufacturing

Jalpaiguri has a population of approximately one lakh sixty thousand peoples. All these peoples need homes, houses and buildings to live in. To make these houses worth living, constructing with bricks, cement and rod is not enough. Paints are needed to provide a protective covering, to color and to give textures to the buildings from rain water and storm dusts. Varnishes further give protective coatings for surfaces, paintings and various decorative objects. Varnish protects and boosts up the impression of floors, interior designs and furnitures. Paints and varnishes manufacturing shops can be a profound business idea.

 

12. Soft Drinks And Beverages Shop

All peoples like soft drinks and beverages and in this intense summer season, these drinks will be of high demand and will be most admired by many customers. The different types of soft drinks are coca cola, pepsi, thumbs up, sprite, seven up, mountain dew, limca, mirinda, fanta, maaza, mango frooti, slice, etc. There are also some energy drinks which are mainly appreciated by sportsmen, fitness and gym instructors, such as red bull, sting, monster, tzinga, crunk, cloud 9, etc. Soft drinks and beverages shop can fetch a handsome income in this district.

 

13. Mosaic Tiles Shop

Peoples have passions and hobbies in their lives such as gardening, collecting stamps, reading, fishing, painting, playing instruments, etc. One of the most important hobbies is decorating their homes. When it comes to interior decorations, tiles are the best choice. Mosaic tiles are the most versatile and flexible materials and can be placed in walls, smooth floorings, plain furniture embedded with mosaic tiles, outdoor decorations, varieties of art pieces, living rooms, moist bathroom floors, etc. They give an eye catching effect and create alluring looks to the floors and pathways. Mosaic tiles shop can do good business in this district.

 

14. Tourism/Tourist Guide

There are some top attractions to visit in Jalpaiguri. Tourists find more interests in wild life sanctuaries of Jalpaiguri and these forests are treasure house to animal lovers. The famous wildlife sanctuaries are Gorumara National Park, Joldapara National Park, Chapmari Wildlife Sanctuary and Buxa National Park. Other tourist spots are Dooars, Buxa Fort, Sikia Jhora, Bhramari Devi Temple, Jalpaiguri Rajbari, Jubilee Park, Panjhora River, Baptist Church, etc. Setting up a tourist agency or becoming a tourist guide is a good business idea.

 

15. Sanitizer/Mask Manufacturing

During this covid pandemic situation everyone’s lives are at high risk. This deadly virus is taking hundreds and thousands of human lives each day. To provide safety and the well being of the alive ones, sanitizers and masks have become mandatory and are protective measures against covid-19. Sanitizers and masks manufacturing shops is a business idea in this district.