ISOBGOL PROCESSING UNIT
[EIRI/EDPR/1651] J.C.457
INTRODUCTION
Isobgol (psyllium) is a natural gift to India especially to the North Gujarat and the southern part of Rajasthan since in no other part of the world the climatic conditions are such that which are favourable for growing Isobgol crop.
Isobgol is a Persian name which means horse's ear. (Isob means horse any gol means ear) The name completely suits the description of isobgol seed, as it is very much resembles horse's ear. The Isobgol seed has Two parts, the above thin white layer known as isobgol 'hush' or 'sat' isobgol' and the inner red known as gola.
The isobgol husk, because of its water absorbing characteristies is extensively used for treating constipation, dysentryand intestional disoders. Golas are used as cattle feed, since these are said to have good properties for increasing the yield of the milk of fed to cattle. The present study deals with the present and future availability of isobgol seed, the structure of isobgol processing industry and the present and future market for isobgol husk and the cost economics of a vaiable isobgol processing plant.
COST ESTIMATION
Plant Capacity 1 MT/Day
Land & Building (600 sq.mt.) Rs. 73.00 Lac
Plant & Machinery Rs. 14.75 Lac
Working Capital for 2 Months Rs. 22.56 Lac
Total Capital Investment Rs. 1.17 Cr
Rate of Return 56%
Break Even Point 40%
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
RAW MATERIAL AVAILABILITY
PROPERTIES
USES & APPLICATION
MARKET SURVEY
THE PRESENT AND FUTURE ESTIMATION OF DEMAND FOR ISOBGOL HUSK
SHIPMENT DETAILS
MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS OF ISABGOL
LIST OF IMPORTERS OF 'PSYLLIUM HUSKS'
MANUFACTURE OF ISOBGOL
MANUFACTURING DIAGRAM
PRINCIPLES OF PLANT LAYOUT
PLANT LOCATION FACTORS
EXPLANATION OF TERMS USED IN THE PROJECT REPORT
COMPLETE PLANT SUPPLIERS
SUPPLIERS OF PLANT & MACHINERY
COMPLETE FOOD PACKAGING MACHINERY
APPENDIX – A:
01. PLANT ECONOMICS
02. LAND & BUILDING
03. PLANT AND MACHINERY
04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS
05. FIXED CAPITAL
06. RAW MATERIAL
07. SALARY AND WAGES
08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS
09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL
10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
11. COST OF PRODUCTION
12. TURN OVER/ANNUM
13. BREAK EVEN POINT
14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE
15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS
16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS
17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS
18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)
