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Industries in Hoshiarpur

As an ancient city Hoshiarpur is also one of the important cities of Punjab. It has been a renowned agricultural cluster in the region and has significant historical background. Hoshiarpur was discovered in the era of 4th century and popular for its geographical conditions. Hoshiarpur serves as main trade center and blessed with district headquarters within the city. There are huge deposits of white quartzite fragments and calcareous tufa in the region of Hoshiarpur. It is mainly divided into four tehsils named as Hoshiarpur, Dasuya, Garh Shankar, and Mukerian.

Industries in Hoshiarpur

Hoshiarpur is renowned city in the state of Punjab which holds important industries that have occupancy in the state. Being known as holy place, Hoshiarpur is slowly transforming its image from religious place to large industrial hub. With the initiation of schemes by central and state Government, Hoshiarpur has been developed into vital center for manufacturing units. There are many large and small industries found in the state of Hoshiarpur. Being gifted with art lacquer or Ivory work, Hoshiarpur is also well known for its handicrafts, show pieces, furniture, utilities, and other such items. Though, ivory has now been primarily replaced with plastic now.

Hoshiarpur Industrial Products

Hoshiarpur is the cluster of micro, small, and medium size industries which manufacture world class products. There are 9165 industries laid down in the district of Hoshiarpur with the investment of 113 crores. These industries in this region make diesel engine, tractor parts, agriculture implements, paints & varnish, generator equipments, handicraft items, steel furniture, cotton fabric, polyester, PVC pipes, tyres & tubes, cattle feed, casting steel, brass utensils, valves & cocks, electric appliances, cement pipes, coir & mattress, and similar other products. There are dedicated region for industrial development in Hoshiarpur district.

Industrial History of Hoshiarpur

Hoshiarpur has immense potential for overall industrial development. But its geographical situation posed a major blockage to its industries. In the pre independence era, this district had ample number of artisans producing lacquer and ivory items but the migration of Muslim workers during partition in 1947 gave a setback to these industries. Though, they were revived later by the local craftsmen of Hoshiarpur and till date, they are a major source of revenue for them. To boost up the local industries, government initiated many rural industries projects and Rural Industries Project Organization in 1972-73.

Industrial history of Hoshiarpur

Before the advent of these industries in Hoshiarpur, there were products like brass utensils, embroidered juttis, cotton durries, khaddar, pottery, paddy, wool industry, and jute mats. Most of these industries have become extinct with passage of times while some are in the phase of revival with government support and aid. Now, machine made products have largely replaced hand made goods in this district as well. Most of these handmade items are now restricted to the small farmers living in rural areas who manufacture them for personal usage only.

This factor led to declaration of Hoshiarpur as industrially backward district in 1970. The series of steps and infrastructural development started since then. Subsidy and concessional finance was provided to the new entrepreneurs to encourage industrial development in the region. Due to these efforts, industries in this region have been revived to grow significantly and enhance the scope of industrial growth here.

Types of Manufacturing Industries in Hoshiarpur

  • Beverages
  • Textile
  • Wooden furniture
  • Repair of household
  • Article of straw and plating material
  • Paper and paper products
  • Finishing printing
  • Refine petroleum products
  • Chemical products
  • Fabricated metal products

Facts and Figures - Hoshiarpur Industries

  • There are 6480 registered industrial units in which more than 31 thousand employees are working currently
  • Large and medium industries counted are 24 and more than 15000 people working in that.
  • Hoshiarpur has 10 hectare dedicated land for industries along with various agri-based industries located in district of Hoshiarpur.
  • Rs 19, 582 Lakhs of total investment is done in the region of Hoshiarpur

Large and Medium Scale Industries of Hoshiarpur

International Tractors Ltd.

International tractors Ltd is a renowned industry in the city of Hoshiarpur. It was established thirty three years ago for producing agricultural thresher machine. To provide complete solutions for agriculture cultivation, company has introduced many new agricultural implementation products in market. Now it is popular for producing Sonalika tractors, a leading product worldwide. Sonalika is the brand which is well known in India as well as other foreign countries.

International tractors Ltd has made collaboration with foreign agricultural industries to accumulate modern techniques and advance research in their products. They are now producing tractor engines and world class gears which are quite demanding products for export.

Hoshiarpur District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Limited

This is renowned milk and milk products producing industry situated in the region of Hoshiarpur. It is placed 5 km away from the main city and it is responsible for developing milk production along with carrying various activities. This cooperative organization encourage farmers to increase quality milk production, carry out the processing and preserving part along with marketing in urban areas of Hoshiarpur.

Apollo Fibres Ltd.

Apollo Fibres Ltd, popularly known as AFL was established in the year 2001. Since then, it is renowned Polyester Yarn, chips and Polyester staple fibre producer in the region. Its current turnover is above 577 crore per annum which is growing rapidly every year. At present, company has capacity of producing 21600 metric ton Polyester fibre along with 5.4 mega watt captive power plant for their use, and 12000 metric ton production of specialty fibre.

Hawkins Cookers Ltd.

Hawkins Cooker Ltd is a well known name in Indian industries and its products are renowned in kitchenware items. Hawkins Cookers Ltd began its journey from 1959 in collaboration with L G Hawkins of England. Hawkins has always produced revolutionary products since its inception.
JCT Mills ltd

JCT Mills Ltd has their filament division located in the region of Hoshiarpur. It had been established in the year 1982 by the renowned Thapar Group in the village of Chohal in Hoshiarpur District. JCT Mills is engaged in manufacturing nylon filament yarn and polyester filament yarn along with Engineering plastic.

Mahavir Spinning Mills Ltd.

Mahavir Spinning Mills is the integrated company of Vardhaman Group which was established in the year 1973. The Hoshiarpur plant was started in the year 1983 to manufacture sewing thread and since that time, there is no looking back for Mahavir Spinning Mill. Now, 1500 people are engaged directly in the company for services.

Other Industries of this category in Hoshiarpur are:


Medium scale units in Hoshiarpur

  • Usha Martin Ltd
  • The Kakkar Comples Steels Pvt Ltd
  • Amrit Paper Ltd
  • JCT Mills Ltd
  • Reliance Industries Ltd
  • Hindustan Petroleum Corporation
  • GNA Axles Pvt Ltd
  • GNA Duraparts Pvt Ltd
  • Indian Sucrose Ltd
  • AB Sugar Ltd
  • Asian Lignin Pvt Ltd
  • Aay Ess Silk Mills Pvt Ltd
  • Double Barrel Jean India Pvt Ltd
  • Punjab Agro Juice Ltd
  • AB Distillery
  • Clean Plast
  • Green Cone Environs Pvt Ltd

Small Scale Industries in Hoshiarpur

Many small scale industries are also working in the district of Hoshiarpur. These industries include:

Small scale industries in Hoshiarpur

  • Agricultural implements
  • Resin based or turpentine industries
  • Rice shellers
  • Diesel Engines
  • Centrifugal pumps
  • Wooden furniture
  • Shoe making
  • Ice factories
  • Brass utensils
  • Saw and Flour Mills
  • Auto Parts
  • Cement Jalis
  • Conduit pipes
  • Dairy farming
  • Cement pipes
  • Electrical goods
  • Water lifting equipments
  • Wood carving

Cottage Industries in Hoshiarpur

For the economically weaker sections, cottage industries are a major source of livelihood. Over the years, government has developed many such units in the district of Hoshiarpur under category of cottage and village industries. These units are engaged in manufacturing products like:
  • Handloom weaving
  • Leather goods
  • Leather tanning
  • Baan and rope making
  • Oil ghani
  • Gur
  • Khandsari

Cottage Industries Corporation in Hoshiarpur

Cottage Industries Corporation is the prominent handicraft industry in the region of Hoshiarpur. Inlaid Art ware Handicraft is the identity of Hoshiarpur. Since three centuries, this ivory work has served as the major livelihood for the people in this region. Cottage Industries Corporation was established in 1855 AD in the region of Hoshiarpur on Railway road.

Due to climatic conditions many farmers used to be unemployed during half of the year. Hence many such cultivators started this work as part time for Cottage Industries Corporation in search of alternate earning. Now it has taken shape of a huge industry and symbolizes this place with ivory art and craft work.

Today, they are manufacturing tables, display items, wall hangings, showpieces, furniture, trays, and other such magnificent pieces of art. These showpieces have huge demand in foreign countries and therefore company is exporting these handmade items to nations like United Kingdom, Germany, United States, Canada, etc. Due to the significance of hard work, they have claimed many national and international recommendations since their inception.

Agencies offering support for setting up and functioning of industries in Hoshiarpur

State government took the entire possible steps for growth of industries in Hoshiarpur, especially for medium and large scale enterprises. Various agencies were set up for providing financial aid, subsidized power, technical know-how, and acquisition of land and raw material for these industries. These agencies offer various schemes and guidance for them.
 
Agencies offering assistance to industries in Hoshiarpur


District Industries Center - for providing provisional and permanent registration certificates

District Industries Center and MSME Development Institute - For study of industrial profiles and providing managerial consultancy along with market and economic surveys

Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation - To provide adequate land space and industrial shed to establishing industries

Banks, SIDBI, and KVIB - for offering financial help and support to the units

NSIC, SAIL, and PSIEC - to help in procurement of raw materials through government supply chain

Punjab State Power Corporation Limited - for easy availability of power and electricity for smooth working of these industrial units

Bureau of Indian Standards BIS - for undertaking the task of maintaining quality standards

NSIC, DIC, DFGT, PCL, and MSME Development Institute - for any assistance required for marketing and export of finished products of these industries in Hoshiarpur

Government Quality Marking center for Handicrafts and Textile goods - To maintain the quality standards and quality inspections for small scale units in Hoshiarpur free of cost.

Leading Exports from Hoshiarpur

Export is an essential component of industries in Hoshiarpur. The city has many exportable items and various units engaged in the export business. There are several government agencies also to facilitate the export of products manufactured in Hoshiarpur.

Major exportable items of Hoshiarpur are:

  • Tractor Parts
  • Pressure Cookers
  • Auto Parts
  • Handicrafts
  • Sewing threads

Industrial Clusters in Hoshiarpur

Hoshiarpur has only one identified industrial cluster that manufactures Tractor and Auto Parts. This cluster is named as Advance Engineering Solution and it has 55 functional units working under it. The annual turnover of this cluster is 25000 lakh out of which 5000 lakh is attributed to exports. This cluster provides direct employment to 2210 people while it has 5150 indirect employees working in it.

Industrial Estates and Colonies in Hoshiarpur

The department of Industries in Punjab has set up some industrial estates and colonies in Hoshiarpur district for the aid of those entrepreneurs who lack adequate finance to be blocked in land and building for industry. The main industrial estates and colonies in the district are:

Industrial estates in Hoshiarpur

Industrial Estate of Hoshiarpur

This estate has many sheds in which industries like polythene bags, hydraulic pumps, and agricultural implements flourish. They offer shed on hire purchase basis to the entrepreneurs.

Industrial Development Colony of Hoshiarpur

This colony is developed on empty land available in areas adjoining the industrial estates of Hoshiarpur in the form of plots. In the allotment of these industrial development plots, first preference is given to the engineers who are unemployed.

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