INTRODUCTION:

Jhargram is a district in the state of West Bengal. The main economy comes from business and cultivation of crops. The main crop produced here is rice. Along with rice other crops include dry chillies, wheat, pulses, potato and oilseeds. Horticultural crops like fruits including mango, banana, guava, jackfruit and papaya are also produced. Vegetables like lady finger, green peas, tomato, drumstick vegetable, chili, leaf vegetables, root vegetables, fenugreek leaf, etc. are produced abundantly. Handicrafts are also well known in Jhargram. The exquisite artistic skill of the inhabitants has always been the source of centre of attraction to the outsiders. Some of these handicraft products are sabai grass sewed products, woolen products, bamboo handicrafts, products made of thread and bead, cotton products, lac painting, jute products, jewellery, earthen products made of clay, dokra handicrafts, sarees, etc.

 

HERE ARE SOME BUSINESS IDEAS-JHARGRAM

 

1. Rice Mills

Rice is the main crop produced here. The main types of rice are non basmati parboiled and raw rice, medium grain basmati rice, silky rice, healthy and natural black rice, broken rice, Indian organic basmati rice, white broken rice, polished rice, etc. Production of rice or rice mills is start up business idea in this district.

 

2. Jute Mills

Other than rice, jute production is also a major source of income in this area. Jute products are mainly made for household items like fruit basket, key rings, showpiece bowl, flower vase, door mat, ladies hand bags, wallet bags, etc. After cotton it is the second most vegetable fiber and is renowned for its various versatile use. Constructing jute mill can be a good source of income in this district.

 

3. Handicrafts

Handicrafts have also flourished in Jhargram. Firstly sal leaf plates made from leaves of sal trees. It is circular in shape and is mainly used in traditional meals, in temples and in festivals. Secondly stone made items like plate, bowl, utensils, idols, etc., are also crafted here. Baskets made from bamboo are another bamboo craft item. Ropes made from babui grass, mainly used by the poor tribal families of this region is another handicraft item. Handicraft shops can be a profitable business idea in this district.

 

4. Woodworks

Forest resources are available in Jhargram. Various types of trees can be found here, for example, bayra, haritaki, eucalyptus, mahua, akashmoni, jhaw, sal, etc. From these tress woodworks or wood crafting can be done. Such as home apartments, infrastructure, flooring, wooden desks, etc. Along with this wooden toys, furniture, household items, tables, chairs, kitchen ware, all these can be crafted from wood and is a business idea.

5. Xerox Centre

Xerox machine can make copies of documents onto paper quickly and cheaply. Besides this Xerox machine can scan, print, can make photocopies of important documents within few minutes. Schools and college students need Xerox copies of books and copies of important notes given by teachers and lecturers. Banks and other companies providing service to the customers need Xerox copies to keep records of documents, etc., and can be used in many other things. Opening a Xerox centre is a sound business idea in this district.

 

6. Consultancy Firm

There are various types of businesses conducted in Jhargram including handloom industry, agricultural industry, rice mills, jute mills, medical service, tourism, etc. By opening a consultancy firm we can provide many business ideas to our clients through reports and presentations. Through consultancy we can help organizations to improve their performance and efficiency. When the business will grow we can hire professional consultants over time is a good business idea.

 

7. Medical Courier Service

In this covid situation peoples are dying regularly. Hospitals, nursing homes and other medical facilities are failing to meet the demands of the patients due to heavy shortage of medicines, medical equipments and oxygen supplies. In this tough times if we can provide necessary medications to these medical facilities through courier service, it will be a great business idea in this district.

 

8. Online Teaching

In this pandemic situation peoples are bound to remain confined in their homes. Government is planning to shut down schools, colleges and other educational institutions to prevent the virus to spread further. To provide education to these schools and college students online teaching can be given and is a business idea.

 

9. Food Shops

In each and every district or region food is a necessary item and is needed by everyone. Various types of food products like rice, pasta, noodles, breads and cereals, cakes, biscuits, beverages, soft drinks, baked goods, sweets, snacks, etc. with many other items can be sold. Opening a good quality food shop at a proper area can fetch a good income in this district.

 

10. Poultry Farming

Jhargram is mainly a rural district. Poultry farming can be done here. It is a type of animal husbandry by raising domesticated birds such as chickens, ducks to produce meat or eggs for food. These meat and eggs produced from chickens or ducks can be sold in the market and is another business idea in this district.

 

11. Tourist Agency/Tourist Guide

Jhargram has made a name itself for tourism. There are attractive tourist places throughout the district and visitors from both inside and outside the district comes to visit these interesting places. Some of these tourist attractions are Jhargram Rajpalace, Savitri Temple, Junglemahal Zoological Park, Kendua Migrating Birds, Chikligarh Sacred Grove and Kanak Durga Temple, Chikligarh Raj Palace, Krish Garden, Gurrasini Hills, Khandarani Lake, etc. Setting up a tourist agency or becoming a tourist guide is a business idea in this district.

12. Dairy Farming

Milk is a very important product and has demand in each and every household. Milk contains vital vitamins and minerals which keeps the health in a good condition. Many useful products are made from milk such as ice cream, dried milk, butter, cheese, ghee, yogurt, condensed milk, etc. Dairy Farming is a profitable business option.

 

13. Catering Service

In each and every region ceremonies and festivals takes place often. Peoples from all over the district and special guests are invited to give these occurrences extra attention and glamour. To take care of the invited ones we serve these guests with varieties preparation of foods including veg and non veg. To serve these hundreds or thousands of guests catering service is needed and is a business idea.

 

14. Beauty Parlour

Jhargram has a population of around eleven lakhs peoples living in the district. Most males and   females often attend marriage ceremonies, rice ceremonies of childrens, birthday parties, feasts,     different festivals, etc. Everyone wants a good look before going to these ceremonies. In order to make them look good beauty parlour can be set up and is a profound business idea.

 

15. Motor Driving School

Vehicles are needed by everyone and without vehicles in these days, there are no other means of transport. Before driving any vehicle one has to learn the ways and techniques of driving otherwise he/she will not be able to learn. To teach them how to drive motor driving school can be opened here and will be a good business idea in this district.