INTRODUCTION:

Kharagpur is an industrial city in Paschim medinipur district of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the kharagpur sub division. It is the most cosmopolitan, multicultural and populated city of the district. In May 1950 one of the institutes of national importance that is Indian institute of technology (IIT Kharagpur), was founded. It is the third largest railway platform in the world and it has one of the largest railway workshops in India. The first railway establishment of kharagpur started with the link between cuttack, balasore, kharagpur and from sini to kolaghat via kharagpur. It is the fourth largest city of West Bengal in area after Kolkata, Durgapur and asansol. It is also the fifth most populated city of West Bengal after Durgapur, siliguri, asansol and Kolkata. It has an average elevation of twenty nine meters that is almost ninety five feet.  It is divided by numerous waterways and the important rivers are Subarnarekha, keleghai and kangsabati. Thousands of railway employees resides in a place called nimpura contains railway colonies. The south of Kharagpur is a planned area belonging to the Indian railways which was established by the britishers as a residential area. The kharagpur municipality and the fire station are nearby. There are several railway residential areas namely chota ayma, bara ayma, old settlement, new settlement, mathurakathi, nimpura, south side, traffic and several more. There is a very large underdeveloped playground owned by the railway namely Bengal Nagpur railway ground holds great potential to be developed and properly maintained.

HERE ARE SOME BUSINESS IDEAS- KHARAGPUR

1. Wood Carving

Forest resources are available in this city. The main trees found here are sal, mahua, teak, babble, amla, broom sticks, etc. By using the woods of these trees various woodcraft items like furnitures, chairs, tables, wooden toys, kitchen ware, flower vase, almirahs, etc. can be made. Wood carving or wood craft shops is a sound business idea in this city.

 

2. Packaged Drinking Water Supplier

River water is a major component of irrigation for agricultural facilities in this city. The main rivers flowing are bagui and keleghai, rasulpur, haldi and rupnarayan. Other than irrigation facilities, these rivers can also provide drinking water to the entire population. The drinking waters from these rivers are taken which has to be collected and disinfected, which is a process known as filtration, before it is fit for human consumption. So being a supplier of packaged drinking water is a profound business idea.

 

3. Brass and Metal Crafts Shop

Metal items are being used in India for centuries and it is a tradition for its usage in many households, ceremonial offerings and in auspicious occasions for fruits, sweets and offerings to the deities and gods of worship. In almost every cities and districts of West Bengal brass and metal items are used. Kharagpur is one of these cities. Various items like utensils, vessels, ceremonial and ritualistic items, decorative objects, architectural ornamentation, personal ornaments, etc. are prepared from brass and metal works. Setting up brass and metal craft shops is a good business idea.

 

4. X-Ray Clinical Laboratories

In every area peoples are suffering from many types of diseases like diabetes, cardio-vascular diseases, stroke, lung infections or lung cancer, breast cancer, enlarged heart, blocked blood vessels, etc. These types of critical patients need X-rays to understand the depth, condition and how far the disease has been spread, etc. Forming X-ray laboratories can be a good business idea in this city.

 

5. Restaurants and Fast Food Stalls

Food is a necessary resource for each and every region. As the population is growing day by day need for food is increasing rapidly. Moreover, this modern generation is fond of fast foods like egg rolls, cutlets, pakodas, fish fry and many other fast food products. Opening restaurants and fast food stalls by providing various dishes like aloo tikki, momos, chicken and vegetable pakodas, palak paneer, chana dal, tandoori chicken, etc. can be served to the customers and is a good business idea.

 

6. Handicrafts

There are various types of handicrafts in this city. Among these madur occupies the first place and is a tradition and pride of Medinipur. This craft is beautifully weaved by the women of the households. It is sold in the local markets and is also of high demand in other states. Madur is used in ritualistic purposes as well as also used for making decorative and domestic items. Handicraft items shop or Madur shop is a sound business idea in this city.

 

7. Jewelry Shop

Women have an obsession and are fond of jewelries. Indian jewelry are made from various products like gold, silver, copper, ivory, wood, lac jewelry, gemstones, etc. are admired by almost every women. Other silver ornaments like rings, necklaces, bracelets, chains, nose rings, earrings, toe rings, etc. come under Indian jewelry. Opening jewelry shops is a sound business idea.

 

8. Agribusiness

As this city is mainly agriculture prone area so machineries and animals are needed by the farmers for agricultural farming. But many farmers are poor or small farmers cannot afford to buy other farm machineries or bullocks. These farmers can hire services or machineries from agro service centres to continue their farm operations smoothly. Agro service centers or Agribusiness can be established and will fetch a decent income in this city.

 

9. Readymade Garments Shop

Clothing is very essential in every area so clothes are needed for the entire population. In this new generation males and females likes to wear modern clothes such as geans, t-shirts, polo shirts, shorts, shirts with ties, sports jackets, coats, sweaters, cardigans, blazers, suits, sportswear, etc. Opening a readymade garments shop will do good business in this city.

 

10. Insecticide Sprayer Shop

The entire country is highly dependent on agriculture and so does Kharagpur. Agriculture provides with a major source of income in this area. But agricultural crops need protection from various small insects or animals which can overrun or invade the crops by destroying the entire agricultural field. To prevent these insects or small animals insecticide sprayer is essential for the protection of the crops and vegetables and opening an insecticide sprayer shop will be a profitable business option.

 

11. Agriculture Farming

The major source of income comes from agriculture. Varieties types of crops like paddy, oilseeds, pulses, potato, betelvine, etc. are produced in good quantity. Besides this many types of vegetables like cucumber, ginger, fresh potato, onions, tomatoes, pumpkins, white button mushrooms, red chillies, etc. are also produced and sold in the local market. Agriculture business or agriculture farming is a business idea in this city.

 

12. Rice Mill

Rice is the topmost crop in each and every district and is also a major product in this city. The various types of rice are basmati rice, non basmati rice, dubraj rice, wild rice, sona masoori medium grain non basmati rice, parboiled rice, gobindobhog rice, old raw rice, swarna rice, miniket boil rice, etc. Establishing rice mills is a good business idea.

 

13. Flour Mill

Flour is also an important crop produced in this area. The main types of flour are lentil flour, malt flour, peanut flour, organic starch and cassava flour. From these varieties of flours, bread, pasta, numerous types of cakes, crackers, and many other food items are prepared. Among these wheat flour is the main type which are used in producing breads and cereals. Constructing flour mills is another business idea for start ups in this city.

 

14. Online Teaching

Due to this pandemic covid situation most of the peoples are bound to remain inside their homes. Schools, colleges and other educational centres are being closed down by the government to avoid contact for the widespread of the virus. To provide education to these students, online teaching can be done. Various types of subjects of each stream can be taught and many other courses can be provided through online teaching and is a profound business idea in this city.

15. Tourist Agency

Kharagpur has some interesting tourist spots. Peoples from all over the district visit these places. Even foreign tourists from outside the country for research studies and travelers come to have a glimpse of these places of attractions. Some of these tourist spots are tajpur beach, digha beach, digha mohana fish market, kanak durga temple, gopegarh Eco Park, digha science centre, bargabheema temple, gangani, jagannath temple, etc. Setting up a tourist agency is a good business idea.