Graduate Runs His Own Food Cart in Bijnor

A commerce graduate in Bijnor decided that running a food cart close to home beat searching for jobs far away.

Archit Rajput grew up helping at his father's shop, learning the rhythm of daily trade and the value of familiar faces. After finishing his degree and ITI training, he could have looked for salaried work, but he wanted something different: a business of his own that let him stay close to family.

His solution was a fast-food cart serving momos, chowmein, burgers, spring rolls, and pizza. The setup is compact but complete, with a refrigerator, oven, induction cooktop, and gas cylinder all fitted inside. One helper works alongside him, cooking and prepping throughout the day.

Getting started wasn't something Rajput figured out alone. His sister Diksha walked him through the setup process and helped arrange financing. A loan through the CM YUVA Yojana gave him the initial backing he needed, and he says the process was straightforward once someone explained it step by step.

Now his days follow a reliable pattern. He arrives early, checks what's needed, and heads to the local market with a handwritten shopping list. Cooking starts around midday, and customers arrive steadily from late afternoon until the cart closes around 10:30 pm.

Momos are the bestseller, popular for their taste and affordability. Rajput keeps his prices deliberately lower than nearby competitors, building a base of repeat customers who know what to expect. His father still runs the original family shop nearby, and Rajput moves between both businesses as the day requires.

Why This Inspires

Rajput's story isn't about explosive growth or viral success. It's about choosing stability over status, building something sustainable rather than chasing something flashy. He employs one person regularly and sees that as a responsibility that requires careful management before any expansion happens.

"Any business may be small or big, but it should be your own," he says, offering encouragement without sugarcoating the work involved. He credits government support for helping him start but knows daily effort is what keeps the cart running.

The graduate who could have looked for corporate work instead found his answer in a food cart, familiar customers, and the quiet satisfaction of building something close to home.