Members' Advertisement
About Bargachia Cluster of Metal
Products Manufacturers
Howrah is an industrial city of West Bengal. Once Howrah was famous as the “Shefild of Asia”. Metal Spare Parts cluster of Howrah District Spread over five village are Bargachia, Mansinghapur, Sadatpur, Pantihal & Hantal under J.B. Pur, Block). The Distance from Howrah (Dist. Head Quarter) to this cluster is thirty Km. and it is well connected by Road & Rail.The age to this cluster is 90 years, inducted naturally.This cluster mainly manufacture of ferrous & non ferrous metal parts.The nature of cluster is mostly horizontal.Principal product of this cluster are - Nut-Bolt, Screw, Washer, Pin, Socket, Connector, Holder, Furniture Lock, Pad Lock & Lock Accessories etc. There are Number of 900 micro & small units are under this cluster. Near about 5000 heads are engaged here and approximately yearly term over - Rs. 64.16. The entrepreneurs can produce any easy or critical engineering spare parts as per requirement.
Micro and Small Enterprise Cluster:
A cluster may be defined as the agglomeration of enterprises producing same/similar range of products/services or engaged in the same line of manufacturing activity or services, located within an identifiable and contiguous area.
The critical mass that is number of enterprises required for effective intervention may very from cluster to cluster, depending on the nature and activities. However, the number should normally be greater than twenty.
The critical mass that is number of enterprises required for effective intervention may very from cluster to cluster, depending on the nature and activities. However, the number should normally be greater than twenty.
Essential Characteristics of Enterprises in a Cluster:
Commonality in the methods of production, quality control & testing, energy conversation, pollution control etc.Same level of technology and marketing strategy/practices.Presence of active channel for communication among the members of the cluster.Common challenges and opportunities.
Results of Cluster Development:
Creation of a conductive ground for development of inter firm cooperation and specialization.Cooperation among public and private institution to promote local product.
Players Involved in Cluster Development:
Firm that constitutes the cluster related enterprises.Private and public service providers.Research institutions.Entrepreneur groups.Large enterprises.Financial institutions and banks.Non- government organizations (NGO).Central/State/Local government etc.
Advantage of Cluster Based Approach (firm level):
Helps overcome disadvantages of economies of scale and weak capital base.Increases competitiveness by leveraging the advantages of flexible structure and faster decision-making process.
Advantage of Cluster Based Approach (cluster level):
Better responsiveness to market challenges.Quicker dissemination of information.
Sharing of best practices (organizational capabilities, skills, technological innovations).
Better cost effectiveness due to distribution of many common cost.Wider public appropriation of benefits.
Scope of MSE-CDP Scheme:
Diagnostic study emphasizing on all aspects for the overall development of cluster.Forming Association leading to trust building and developing identity.
Workshops, Awareness Campaign, Seminars, Training and Study visits.
Photo Gallery
