A small scale Gate & Grill Fabrication Unit can be started with a modest investment of The unit will use basic machines such as arc welders, a 14″ cut-off saw, angle grinders, a manual foot shear, pillar drill, work benches, clamps, and a small spray painting setup, costing around ₹2.5–5.0 lakh depending on machine type, size, maker and features. Raw materials like MS flats, angles, pipes, bars, and sheets are readily available locally and other industrial hubs. The production process is simple—cutting, shearing, bending on manual jigs, welding, grinding, priming, painting, and dispatch/installation—requiring a minimum workshop space of 800–1200 sq. ft. The finished products include residential and commercial gates, window grills, railings, security doors, and compound fencing, which can be sold directly to homeowners, small builders, contractors, local shops, or through municipal/institutional works. This setup is highly suitable for local demand-driven fabrication with steady income potential.
Horticulture
Emerging Opportunities: In recent years, the younger generation of tea estate workers has shown a growing inclination towards shifting to the career outside the estate in the diversified sectors, few came back to the roots during and post covid, they build up an alternative and diversified livelihood options beyond traditional tea plantation work and an […]
Moringa Cultivation
Introduction: Moringa (Moringa oleifera), widely grown along the boundaries and unused spaces of tea estates, has emerged as a valuable tree for diversified livelihoods. Traditionally planted for soil conservation, shade, and its hardy nature. Apart from reducing soil erosion, moringa leaves and seeds provide bioactive compounds that support integrated pest management through botanical sprays and […]
Industrial Safety Helmet
Ensuring Safety: The Industrial Safety Helmet Manufacturing Opportunity India’s accelerating pace of infrastructure development, construction projects, and manufacturing expansion is creating an unprecedented demand for high-quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Industrial safety helmets are mandatory under national occupational safety laws, making their production a high-growth, non-discretionary sector. High-quality helmets, are essential for protecting workers from […]
