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Gonda News: Shakir Ali of Gonda, who started the business of making earthen ax, inspired by YouTube after studying up to 8th standard. Initially, this business started with minor resources, now he has millions of …Read more
Highlights
- Shakir Ali started the business of Kulhar after seeing YouTube.
- Shakir’s annual turnover is 22-25 lakhs.
- Shakir has given employment to 10-15 people.
Where did the idea of starting a business from where
Shakir Ali says that a YouTube video changed his life. In that video, information was given about Kulhar’s business, seeing that he thought why not start this business, especially when people are very much liked to drink tea in Kulhar nowadays. Initially Shakir did not have much resources, but he started making ax on a small scale. With time, they started getting good response from customers. Also, the use of kulhar for the environment is also considered beneficial, which was increasing its demand.
Shakir says that in a day he prepares about 20,000 to 25,000 axes. While about 12,000 to 15,000 axes are sold in a day, out of which most of the demand comes from Ayodhya, then from Gonda, apart from this, some people come from their warehouse and take Kulhar.
Initially expenses and increasing success
Shakir says that when he started this business, it cost two to two and a half lakh rupees, because initially only four machines were being used. But over time, they have a total of 14 machines, increasing this business. Shakir’s annual turnover has reached about 22 to 25 lakh rupees, which is a proof of the success of his business. Shakir Ali’s success is an inspiration for those youth who give up their dreams due to low studies. He proved that if there is hard work, right thinking and encouragement, then any success can be achieved.