Agro-based industry” is an omnibus expression. Agriculture and industry are integral components of the development process due to their mutual relationship as agriculture provides inputs to the industry and output of the industry is used in agriculture to expand production. There are many industries which are based on agricultural production. Agro-based industries are depending on agriculture for their raw material and other basic inputs. This inter-dependence must be oriented to suit the need of our country and State. Stabilization and growth of agricultural production results in rapid advancement in output and employment in agro-industries. Further, the cumulative effect of agricultural growth and growth of agro-industries creates greater opportunities for industrial growth as well as integration of the different sectors of the economy. Agro-based industries may be classified into two categories namely food processing industries and non-food processing industries. Food processing industries mainly deal with the preservation of perishable products and utilization of by-products for other purposes. These types of industries include the processing of wheat, rice, maize, barley, pulses, meat, fruits, vegetables, etc.

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Topic:
Scope of agro-based industries in
West Bengal
Submitted to
Dr. Piyali Dutta, Assistant Professor
The Neotia University
Submitted By
Name: Souvik Roy
B.Sc. Agriculture Student

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Introduction
“Agro-based industry” is an omnibus expression. Agriculture and industry are integral components of the
development process due to their mutual relationship as agriculture provides inputs to the industry and
output of the industry is used in agriculture to expand production. There are many industries which are
based on agricultural production. Agro-based industries are depending on agriculture for their raw
material and other basic inputs. This inter-dependence must be oriented to suit the need of our country
and State. Stabilization and growth of agricultural production results in rapid advancement in output and
employment in agro-industries. Further, the cumulative effect of agricultural growth and growth of agro-
industries creates greater opportunities for industrial growth as well as integration of the different
sectors of the economy. Agro-based industries may be classified into two categories namely food
processing industries and non-food processing industries. Food processing industries mainly deal with
the preservation of perishable products and utilisation of by-products for other purposes. These types of
industries include the processing of wheat, rice, maize, barley, pulses, meat, fruits, vegetables, etc.
"Agro-based industries are those, which are involved in supplying the farm with agricultural
inputs besides handling the products of the farm." -- INDIA, Famine Enquiry Commission, 1944;
A common and traditional definition of agro-based industry refers to the subset of
manufacturing that processes raw materials and intermediate products derived from the
agricultural sector. Agro-based industry thus means transforming products originating from
agriculture, forestry and fisheries.
Scope:
1. Organization of Agro-based industries is based on the availability of raw material.
2. Agro-based industries have to set up at rural areas where raw material can be available in
plenty and helps in the upliftment of the rural economy.
3. To provide rural population an opportunity for employment.
4. Generate income and thereby improve the economic condition of people and which in turn
creates the potential for demand-based industries.
5. Present an opportunity for the dispersal of industries instead of concentrating at a
particular place.
6. Solve the difficulty of exploitation of the farming community by traders and middlemen.
7. Farmers can be assured of a better price for their produce.
8. Encourage to bring more and more areas under various crops and increase agricultural
production and improve the nation's economy.
9. Transportation cost of agricultural products can be decreased and thereby help to minimize
the cost of finished goods.
10. Help to increase backward areas based on their suitability for setting up agro-industries.

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No. Name Place Products Aim
1. West Bengal
Agro Industries
Corporation Ltd.
Kolkata Agricultural
Machinery Fruit
Processing Food
Processing
Horticulture
Floriculture
Plantation of Amla,
Tejpata etc Other agro
based industry
Refined Oil Potato
Processing
“West Bengal has a large potential
of marketing because of strategic
advantage of its position having
international borders with
Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal.
The state also shares its borders
with the states of Assam, Bihar,
Orissa and Sikkim and is a link to
the North-Eastern part of the
country. Moreover, Kolkata, the
state capital, is the gateway to the
South-East Asian Countries.
Because of this factor, the state
enjoys a large potential for export
of various food products
particularly, fruits, vegetables etc
to the different parts of the world
and South-East Asian Countries.
WBAIC, being a agro based
company, has a strategic vision in
doing business/works/mela in
these sectors in future years.”
2. Britannia Kolkata BISCUITS,BREADS,
DAIRY,
CHEESE
 MILK BASED
BEVERAGES
FRESH DAIRY,CAKES
“Britannias have the highest
respect for one another.
We encourage our people to work
in cross functional teams with a
concerted aim of sharing
knowledge.
We are accountable to ourselves
for delivery to our consumers. We
deliver continuous and sustainable
financial performance for the
company and all its stakeholders.”
3. Keventer Agro Ltd Kolkata
Banana, Frozen Food,
Beverage, Fruit Pulp
and Purees, Sesame,
Spices and Pulses,
Confectioneries
“Enriching Life, Everyday.”

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4. IFB Agro Industry Dharala
Seed, Feed, Aqua
Health Care Product,
Farm Equipment,
Alcohol, Ready to
cook-Fish & Prawn,
beverage, dry ice
“We are committed to serving our
customers products of the highest
quality. Based on quality and
sustainability that will be globally
recognised, accepted and trusted
by people.”
5. Anmol Dankuni
Biscuits, Cakes,
Cookies,
“We remain strongly committed to
create and maintain the best
practices in quality control.
Hygiene is a serious primary
concern in our industry. All our
manufacturing facilities are fully
automated and equipped with the
latest plant and machinery that
facilitate in manufacturing
uniform quality products.”
6. Sudarshan
Chemical Industries
Limited
Kolkata
Coatings, Plastics,
Inks, Cosmetics
“To be a world class global
solution provider with a vibrant
and innovative culture.”
7. Navyug
Agro Industries Pvt.
Ltd.
Kolkata Rice Bran Extraction,
Rice Bran Crude Oil,
Deoiled Rice Bran
Extracted Meal
8. VITARICH
AGRO FOOD
(INDIA) LIMITED
Kolkata Corn Grit, Corn Flour,
Corn Bran, Rice Grit,
Rice Flour, Gram Grit,
Gram Flour
“We aim to become the first choice
of the customers by offering them
superior quality products. With
our leadership quality, we strive to
achieve sustainable growth and
capture huge share in the market.”
9. Aero Agro
Chemical Industries
Kolkata 2,4-D Sodium Salt
80% WP.
2,4-D Acid Technical
98%.
2,4-D Amine Salt 720
g/l. 2,4-D Amine Salt
600 g/l. 2,4-D Amine
Salt 480 g/l. 2,4-D 2-
Ethyl Hexyl Ester. 2,4-
“AACIL is a leading enterprise in
India manufacturing Technical as
well as Formulations of Phenoxy
Herbicides i.e., 2, 4-D and its allied
products since 1989.The products
here are manufactured under
strict quality control.”

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D Isobutyl Ester. 2,4-
D Ethyl Ester
(Technical). 2,4-D
Ethyl Ester 38% EC.
2,4-D Ethyl Ester 20%
WP.
M.C.P.A.
10. Pasafic
Agro Industries
Guma Milking Machine Chaff
Cutters Cattle Feed
Machines Cow Mats
Poultry Feed Plants
Blending/ Mixing
Equipments Hammer
Mill / Grinder Dairy
Equipments
“All our products are getting
widely acclaimed among the large,
clientele for their exclusive
designs, superior quality, and
reliability. Apart from this, our
ability to maintain timelines as
well as quality in the assortment,
providing cost effective solutions
and assurance to make timely
shipment of the orders placed by
customers have assisted us
positioning our name in the list of
top-notch companies of the
industry.”
11. Hanuman
Agro Industries
Limited
Kolkata PET Bottle Flakes
Coco Peat (Coir Pith)
Guar Gum Soybean
Meal Raw Cotton
“We have firmly established our
name as a guarantee for quality
and value.”
12. Pioneer
Agro Industries
Kolkata Hydrogenated
vegetable and refined
oils, a staple product
used for the process
of cooking.
“Pioneer Agro Extracts Limited
keeps with the Pioneer Group's
core philosophy to make use of the
natural resources to fulfil the
needs of human kind. It is
producing quality products and
has equipped its plant with highly
sophisticated equipments to
ensure that the products do not
only qualify the specifications as
prescribed in different enactments
by the Government but also satisfy
the international quality
parameters. The company has
engaged services of qualified and
talented staff down to the floor
level.”

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Conclusion:
From the above assignment we come to know that there are many various prospects in agro-
based industries in west Bengal. But the industry wants a combination of skill of academics and
management. By which they can run a business by keeping the health of human, animal as well
as plants.
13. BSK Agro Farm North 24 Parganas Fresh Button
Mushroom
“The products that we offer are
examined on different quality
parameters so as to leave no scope
of contamination. Our mushrooms
are widely used to prepare variety
of mouth-watering recipes.”
14. Shrachi ECOPAL portable
aerobic bio toilets
“Eco-friendly Bio Toilets, called
ECOPAL, Affordable water supply
and purification systems, Hand-
washing stations Sanitary napkin
vending machines and
incinerators, Behavioural training
and demand generation.”
15. Vikrant Agro
Industries
Kolkata
Bio fertilizer,
Pesticide Products,
Insecticide, Fungicide
“Provide comprehensive
agricultural solutions right from
sowing to harvest, aimed towards
the objective of improving
sustainability & profitability of
farm holdings through continuous
investment in research &
development while imbibing
strong corporate governance
values.”
16. Rochak Agro
Food Products Pvt
Ltd (Industrial
Unit)
Barrackpore
Indian Spices, Food
Products, Fruit
Squashes, Pickles,
Chutney, Sauces,
Vinegar, Jams, Jelly &
the newly launched
Oil.
“we maintain the state-of-the-art
by cold grinding method with fully
automated plant in conjugation
with traditional methods of high-
quality standard of our products
which will therefore provide the
key to freshness of our products.”