INTRODUCTION:

Midnapore is a district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The economy is mainly dependent on agriculture. Flours, vegetables, betelvine, potato, pulses, oilseeds, paddy, etc., are the major crops grown in this district. Among the paddy crops the main varieties are aus, aman and boro. Peoples are mainly dependent on the local market and the nearby market of Kolkata. Uses of pesticides, fertilizers and improved seeds are increasing day by day. Cement industries are also developing in this district. Among the cement factories, Dalmia cement is the largest cement plant in the state. Steel industry also contributes in earning a major source of income in this district. Handicrafts items are also sold in this district. Mats are the most popular crafted item and are produced in a large scale. Besides this readymade garments of different varieties are produced and are conducting good businesses in this district.

 

HERE ARE SOME BUSINESS IDEAS-MIDNAPORE

 

1. Rice Mills

Rice is the topmost crop in each and every district and is also a major crop in this district. 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 first start up business idea.

 

2. Flour Mills

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 region.

 

3. 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 district.

 

4. Wood Carving

Forest resources are available in this district. 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 district.

 

5. Packaged Drinking Water Supplier

River water is a major component of irrigation for agricultural facilities in this district. 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.

 

6. Insecticide Sprayer Shops

The entire country is highly dependent on agriculture and so does Midnapore. 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.

 

7. Brass And Metal Crafts Shops

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. Midnapore is one of these districts. 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.

 

8. Ready Made Garments Shop

Clothing is very essential in every areas 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 district.

 

9. 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 district.

 

10.  Agribusiness

As this district 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 centres or Agribusiness can be established and will fetch a decent income in this region.

 

11. 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 district.

 

12. Restaurants And Fast Food Stalls

Food is a necessary resource for each and every regions. 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.

 

13. Travelling Agency

Midnapore 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 travelling agency is a good business idea.

 

14. Jewelry Shops

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.

 

15. Handicrafts

There are various types of handicrafts in this district. 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 district.