Entrepreneurship in Junagadh, Gujarat: How College Students Can Start Their Own Business
Why Talk About Entrepreneurship in Junagadh?
While Junagadh is known for temples, lions, and tourism, a silent wave is making its way, the youth with the urge to do something of their own. And why not? Thanks to increased digital access and backing from educational institutes, students, even from the small town of Junagadh and its neighbouring rural villages, dare to dream of being business owners.
But here’s the problem: Most students don’t know what or where to start.
So let’s unpack that, step by step, in the most straightforward way possible, because big dreams don’t need big cities; they need big belief.
Step 1: Start With What You Know
Let’s say you’re from a farming family. You understand how the local market operates, what crops grow best, and how produce is transported. That knowledge? It’s gold.
- Perhaps you could start a small business that connects farmers directly with buyers via an app.
- Or launch a YouTube channel sharing simple farming tips in Gujarati.
- Or sell local products like pickles, spices, or ghee online.
The best business ideas often come from what’s around you. Look at your own life, your skills, and your family’s experience. That’s your starting line.
Step 2: Keep It Small and Simple
You don’t need 1 lakh rupees to start a business. You don’t even need 10,000. All you need is one small idea and the courage to begin.
Remember the chaiwala near your college who added lemon grass to his tea and now has a queue every morning? That’s innovation. That’s entrepreneurship.
- You could sell homemade snacks in college.
- Offer digital services such as logo design or resume creation.
- Or teach abacus or computer basics to school kids on weekends.
Start small. Improve. Grow. Repeat.
Step 3: Use What You Already Have
Do you have a mobile phone? Internet? A college library? That’s your infrastructure.
There are free apps to create logos, manage accounts, or even build simple websites.
And guess what? Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp are not just for sharing reels, they are free marketing tools. Use them to:
- Post about your products or services
- Share testimonials from happy customers
- Create a basic identity for your business
Even a handwritten flyer posted in your college or local market can bring your first few customers.
Step 4: Don’t Be Afraid to Fail (Because Every Entrepreneur Does)
Here’s an honest truth: Your first idea might not work. Maybe not even the second.
But what matters is learning from every step. Think of it like learning to ride a bicycle. You fall, you get up, and then suddenly, you’re cruising through the lanes of Junagadh.
Failures teach you more than success ever can. Don’t give up.
Step 5: Take Help, Ask Questions
You don’t have to do it all alone. Your college has teachers, mentors, seniors, and yes, even the Noble Entrepreneurial Cell is here to support the endeavours of its student entrepreneurs.
You can join workshops, attend local startup events, or even pitch your idea to professors.
If you feel shy asking questions in person, use YouTube, blogs, or WhatsApp groups to learn. Every big entrepreneur you’ve heard of, Dhirubhai Ambani, Karsanbhai Patel (of Nirma fame)—they all began by asking “how?”
Step 6: Solve a Real Problem
If your business idea doesn’t solve a problem, people won’t be interested.
- Do students in your area struggle to find good stationery? Can you sell affordable kits?
- Are local women unable to travel far for tailoring classes? Can you bring training to them?
- Is there no one providing budget photography for weddings in rural Junagadh? Can you be that person?
Real problems = Real opportunities.
The more local your idea, the more valuable it becomes, because you understand the problem better than anyone else.
Step 7: Keep Learning, Always
Running a business means wearing many hats: You’re the manager, marketer, accountant, and salesperson. It sounds tough, but it’s also exciting.
You can:
- Read simple startup stories on blogs
- Follow government schemes like Mudra Loan or Start-Up India—some offer loans without any guarantee!
Learning is not about getting a degree, it’s about getting better at what you love.
Meet Real Student Entrepreneurs
The brand “Bewakoof” was founded by IIT Bombay graduates Prabhkiran Singh and Siddharth Munot after they successfully experimented with printing t-shirts for college events. Inspired by trends and humour, they built a creative brand that quickly scaled to daily orders worth Rs. 25,000–30,000.
Watch 10-minute business idea videos in Gujarati on YouTube
Satwik Mishra founded Mechjunction at 21 to support mechanical engineering students by offering a one-stop platform for their needs. Backed by iCreate, the startup is now active in top institutions like IIT Bombay, VIT University, and MIT Chennai.
The Time is Now
If you’re a student in Junagadh reading this, here’s your wake-up call: You don’t have to wait. You don’t need to be rich, fluent in English, or move to Ahmedabad or Mumbai to start your business.
You just need an idea, a plan, a little bit of courage and a time management strategy.
The world is changing, and entrepreneurship is no longer a luxury—it’s a way to shape your future, your community, and maybe one day, your country.
So dream big. Start small. And walk proudly on this path from student to entrepreneur.
Why Choose Noble University?
At Noble University, we don’t just teach subjects, we build dreamers and achievers. From workshops on entrepreneurship to mentorship programs, we help students turn their ideas into action.
Our goal? To make every student from Junagadh and nearby towns realise that they can start something of their own, right here, right now.
