If you have land in the village but do not want to do farming or are looking for some other option, then do not worry at all. Nowadays, there are extremely fantastic and easy ways of earning even in the village, through which you can earn ₹ 10-15 thousand or even more every month. These are not just dreams, but ground reality which the village youth can realize with their hard work and a little understanding.
We have brought for you 5 such smart and powerful business ideas that are specially designed for the youth of rural backgrounds. These ideas have the potential of earning good money at low cost and their demand is from city to village. So come, know about these businesses in detail and how you can increase your income by starting them.
Organic Vegetable Business
Nowadays, health awareness is increasing rapidly, and people are liking organic vegetables a lot. If you have space near your house or some old pots, then you can grow vegetables like tomatoes, coriander, and chilies in them. No chemical pesticides or fertilizers are used in organic vegetables, so both their demand and price are very high.
If you sell 2-3 kg of organic vegetables daily, you can easily earn ₹ 300-400 per day. In this way, your earnings can be up to ₹ 9,000-12,000 in a month. You can also deliver them directly to your neighbors, in the local market, or to the customers of the city through social media groups.
The magic of handicrafts or bamboo products
Handicrafts and bamboo products have a rich history and great demand in India. If bamboo is easily available in or around your village and you or someone in your family has the skill, then this business can prove to be a goldmine for you. Bamboo baskets, fishing equipment, handmade decorative items, mats, small furniture, etc.
It may cost you around ₹50 to make one product, which you can easily sell for ₹150–200. You can also sell them at local fairs, WhatsApp groups, or online platforms like Amazon and Meesho. If you sell even just 100 units a month, your net income can be up to ₹10,000. This is an excellent way to make your skills a source of income.
Small curd-butter unit at home
If you have 1-2 cows or buffaloes, or you can easily buy milk, then this business can give you tremendous profit. Instead of just selling the milk, convert it into products like curd, buttermilk, and butter. You can convert milk into curd, buttermilk, and butter.
You can take orders from local shopkeepers or even do home delivery through WhatsApp. One liter of butter can sell for about ₹ 500. If you make even 20 liters of butter in a month, you can earn more than ₹ 10,000. The sale of curd and buttermilk will be different from this. This is a business which is in demand both in villages and cities.
Grocery Packing Unit
The business of packing grocery items is stable and consistent, the demand for which never ends. You can pack things like pulses, rice, and spices in small packets and sell them with your branding. For this, target not only villages but also cities.
There is a lot of demand for small packets in the city. You can sell your products to local shops, markets, or directly to customers. Even on a small scale, you can easily earn ₹ 12,000-15,000 a month from this business. This is a business that has a lot of scope for expansion.
Small Agarbatti Making Unit
Incense sticks are a product used daily in Indian homes and temples, the demand for which always remains. You can earn a good monthly income by setting up a small incense stick-making unit at home. The cost of an incense stick-making machine is around ₹10-12 thousand, which is a one-time investment.
If you make 500 incense sticks a day and a packet (containing several incense sticks) sells for ₹10-15, you can easily earn ₹10,000-15,000 a month. You can take orders directly from temples, pandits, and local shops. It is also in great demand in the city, especially at shops selling puja items. This is a low-investment, high-profit business.