SADAR HILLS PROJECT UNDER HOPE

SADAR HILL PROJECT UNDER HELPING OPPRESSED PEOPLE'S ENVIRONMENT (HOPE)

DEVELOPMENT OF HORTICULTURE –BASED ACTIVITIES IN SADAR HILLS AUTONOMOUS COUNCIL, SENAPATI DISTRICT, MANIPUR

Submitted to

North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Limited

Basundhara Enclave, BK Kakati Road, Ulubari, Guwahati- 781007

Submitted by:

Lunkhopao Haokip

Director

Helping Oppressed People’s Environment

PO Box: 100, PO: Churachandpur, PIN: 795128, Manipur


PROJECT AT A GLANCE:

Objectives : “To harness the potential of agriculture for improvement of economic status of the farming communities through market-oriented agricultural activities and sustainable use of natural resources of the region”

Projected implementation period : 7 years

Targeted areas : Three constituencies of Sadar Hills District Autonomous Council, viz., Saikul, Saitu and Kangpokpi

Total area targeted : 27345 ha

Requirement of fund : Rs. 39.87 Crores

Number of beneficiary SHGs : 1085 nos.

SHGs targetted :


Group I

Group II

Group III

Total

Number of SHGs

217

325

543

1085

Area of cultivation per group

27

21

27


Total area under the groups

5859

6825

14661

27345

Microfinance from NEDFi per group

400000

375000

350000


Total MF required

86800000

121875000

190050000

398725000

Per SHG Contribution

182670

156100

123707


Total SHG's contribution

39639390

50732500

67172901

157544791

Subsidy per SHG

145667

132775

123707


Total subsidy

31609739

43151875

67172901

141934515

Total fund




698204306

Targeted activities : Cultivation of Jatropha, Areca nut, Vanilla, Bamboo, Cane, Hill Broom, Cinnamon, Black pepper, and Long pepper

Implementing agency : HOPE

Project Components :

  • Training Unit
  • Plantation sites at various locations of the three constituencies

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION.. 4

2. SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS.. 6

2.1. Geography. 6

2.2. Economic status. 6

2.3. Environment and natural resources. 6

2.4. Land tenure system.. 7

2.5. Social system.. 7

2.6. Ethnic clashes. 8

3. Mode of Operation. 9

4. THE PROJECT. 11

4.1. Objective: 11

4.2. Selection of crops: 11

4.3. Components. 11

5. THE ORGANISATION.. 12

5.1. Organizational structure. 12

6. LOCATIONS.. 13

7. RAW MATERIALS REQUIRED AND AVAILABILITY. 14

8. TRAINING UNIT. 14

9. FUND REQUIREMENT. 15

9.1. Fixed costs. 15

9.2. Variable costs. 15

10. BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAMME.. 16

11. CROP DETAILS.. 17

11.1. Jatropha. 17

11.2. Vanilla. 18

11.3. Bamboo. 19

11.4. Hill Broom.. 20

11.5. Cinnamon. 20

11.6. Black Pepper 20

11.7. Areca nut 21

11.8. Long Pepper 21

11.9. Cane. 22

1. INTRODUCTION

Various studies have shown that the countries that grew earliest and fastest experienced rapid progress in agriculture in their first stages of growth. This growth was broadly based and associated with equal distribution of land and other resources.

The importance of agriculture has long been recognized as it is the main backbone of most of the low-income countries. It can play a major role in economic and social development of a country or region. This is illustrated in various researches done on the economies of various countries during the post World War II period. The major objective was to get agriculture moving.[1] Traditional agriculture is characterized by subsistence level farming and similar standards of living for the rural poor with an ever-present threat of famine. It was thought that strategies like improved efficiency within existing resource and technological, investing more, clearing more land, additional irrigation, etc will not work.[2] The high-payoff sources of growth are to be found mainly in “improvements in the quality of agricultural inputs,” virtually all of which must come from outside of agriculture rather than being generated within it. These agricultural inputs include the whole range of factors such as fertilizer, farm machineries, improved crop varieties, training and other means to improve the skills of farm people.

Various researchers and people related to agriculture has suggested that food security and poverty reduction at the farm level can be achieved through increased efficiency of the farming system, diversification into higher income-generating crops, opening new markets and adding value to farm products. Of these, diversification toward high-value commodities like fruits and vegetables have been mooted to play a major role in dissipating rural poverty through raising income level.

Agriculture development can also bring peace to a region by raising income and employment by reducing the social frustrations that give rise to violence.[3] Poverty is a rich recruiting ground for criminals and leaders intent on inflaming religious and ethnic hatred. Also access to productive assets upon which rural livelihood depend (land, water, forests and fisheries) may literally be a matter of life and death for rural households. They stand little chance of achieving food security and higher income without such natural capitals.

These basic concepts are encapsulated in the project that is envisaged to be done in the targeted area of the project. By improving the quality of agricultural inputs, economic growth of the region is sought to be attained.

Commercial agriculture necessitates that a proper marketing and distribution channel be present. This in turn should be supplemented by proper post harvest processing and storage. All these are incorporated in this project.

The project aims at providing important agricultural inputs along with training, marketing facilities in order to attain equitable distribution of natural resources as well as equitable economic development.

The targeted areas are the three constituencies under Sadar Hills Autonomous District Council of Manipur, viz., Kangpokpi, Saikul, and Saitu.

Table 1 Summary of population

Constituency

Kangpokpi

Saikul

Saitu

Total

Number of families

5432

8069

8312

21813

% targeted

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%


Number of households targeted

2710

4030

4150

10890

2. SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS

The three constituencies are mostly hilly. The soils are fertile and are suitable for cultivation of wide range of plants. Cultivation of various agricultural crops like paddy that requires large quantities of water is not easy. Hence the vast hilly tracks are lying unutilized. Also lack of a proper marketing system is a major disincentive to farmers for entering into commercial cultivation.

The local tribals practice shifting cultivation. In the process, the forest canopies over the hills get destroyed, threatening the biodiversity of the region. This also exposes the soil to erosion, leading to its degradation.

The region is also rich in wildly growing economic plants. Due to high demand of these plants, they are harvested rampantly posing a threat to their population.

The economic status of the people is low. Most people are subsistence farmers.

2.1. Geography

Situated between 93° - 94° East longitude and 24° - 25° N latitude, the Senapati District of Manipur is an economically backward region. The District is under humid subtropical climate. The soil is moderately fertile with clay loam soil with little patches of clay and loam. The temperature ranges from a minimum of 3°C to a maximum of 34°C .The annual rainfall ranges from 671 mm to 1454 mm. There are about 110 watersheds each of geographical size ranging from 2000 to 3000 hectares.

2.2. Economic status

Agriculture is the main activity of the economy of the district and the main occupation of its people. It engages almost 75% of the workers. However, production is constrained by limited availability of cultivable land, tenancy laws and poor irrigation facilities. The size of cultivable area is below 10% of the total geographical area of the state. In the hilly areas, jhum cultivation is practiced.

2.3. Environment and natural resources

The Sadar Hills districts of Manipur are ecologically well-suited for a wide variety of horticulture, vegetable and plantation crops ranging from semi-tropical to temperate and alpine types.

The main crops are rice, maize, potato, cabbage and tomato. The predominant cropping pattern is mono cropping. The cultivation is partly jhum, partly terrace and to some extent there is wetland cultivation. The paddy cultivation yield is 1 MT per hectare and 4 MT per hectare in jhum fields and wetland areas respectively. The yield of maize is nearly 2 MT per hectare with HYV seeds.

East district has vast possibilities for growing a range of fruit and vegetables, tuber crops, tapioca and spices.

The following table shows the agricultural land use pattern of the Manipur state. It is clear from the table that vast track of land is still lying unutilized in the state. Per capita cultivation is merely 0.13 ha. Also percentage of net agricultural area is merely 0.48%. Hence there is a huge scope of improving the agricultural sector in the region.

Table 2 Agricultural land use pattern

Geographical area of the state

22,32,700 ha

Gross agricultural area

2,89,826 ha

Net agricultural area

2,34,015 ha

Percentage of gross agricultural area

12.98%

Percentage of net agricultural area

0.48%

Percentage of net agriculture area in the hills area to net agricultural area of State

3.00%

Percentage of net agricultural area in the hills to geographical area

5.55%

Percentage of net agricultural area in the valley to net agricultural area of State

47.00%

Percentage of net agricultural area in the valley to geographical area

4.93%

Cropping Intensity

123.84%

Man to agriculture land ratio (ha)

1:0.13

Table 3 Forest cover of Senapati District

Dense forest canopy cover above 40%

6230.50 ha

Moderately dense forest canopy cover 20% to 40%

126793.58 ha

Land with or without shrub canopy cover below 30%

166939.12 ha2.4. Land tenure system

The land is largely owned by the village chiefs. Land entitlement system is not in place. The ownership is collective.

2.5. Social system

The targeted region is mainly inhabited by the Kukis, Nagas and Meiteis. Other minority communities are also inhabiting disperse locations who migrated to the region during the times of war or other reasons.

The Kukis are governed by their customary laws. The traditional Kuki governance begins from the village. Each village is headed by a Chief which is hereditary and he governs each of the clans with permutations of the law, customs and tradition, as appropriate. Each village is independent. There is another level of government governing the clans. The authority is centralized in the hands of the chief.

2.6. Ethnic clashes

Ethnic clash exists among the various tribes.

3. Mode of Operation

A viable alternative to the traditional cultivation practices is the promotion of horticulture based crops as an alternative. This will help in attaining the dual purpose of generation of income of the rural poor and at the same time conservation of forest resources. The project also aims at plantation of marketable crops, increase of production and installation of post-harvest operations to give boost to this sector. Ensuring remunerative prices by providing for marketing of the produce, and protection against exploitation by private traders have will help a lot in attaining the objective.

The mode of operation will be as follows:

  • SHGs will be formed in every village, each SHG containing 10 families. These, in turn, will be under the village council. The village council, containing members of the SHGs of a particular village, will manage and execute the program.
  • All the lands are under the Village Chief’s ownership. The NGO, HOPE has taken the lands on lease from the Chiefs for fifty years and the SHGs will cultivate the various crops in these lands. Availability of land is not a constraint.
  • The feasibility report of various crops have been worked out. SHGs will select the crops that suit them. The criteria for selection of crops would be suitability of the soil, availability of infrastructure, financial viability, etc.
  • Three combinations of crops have been designed so that the SHGs can choose one out of them. Farmers, may also add or omit crops from these combinations to suit their individual needs. The combinations are:
    • Group I: Jatropha, Vanilla, Areca nut, Bamboo, Black pepper
    • Group II: Jatropha, Vanilla, Areca nut, Long pepper, Cane
    • Group III: Jatropha, Vanilla, Areca nut, Cinnamon, Hill broom
  • Each SHG will have a contiguous plot of around 30 hectares for better management of the farm. In a particular locality, the farms will be developed as close to each other as possible so that common facilities can be developed and used by each of them. Each SHG will choose a particular group of crops depending upon their economic status, availability and suitability of land or any other relevant factors that may arise.
  • Apart from labour, the SHGs will provide the additional funds as and when required.
  • HOPE, the umbrella NGO will facilitate all activities with the SHGs and village councils. Apart from overall administration of the programme, it will also take up awareness and capacity building programmes through training and on field demonstration. HOPE will arrange for micro-financing the SHGs by raising funds from various agencies and availing various schemes of the government.
  • The production by the SHGs will be collected by HOPE through the village council. The overall responsibility of marketing will be in the hands of HOPE.
  • HOPE will be availing the loan and act as the MFI. It will avail a loan amounting to approximately Rs. 40 Crores at an interest rate of 12% pa and provide loan to selected SHGs at an interest rate of 15%. The margin of 3% will be charged against administrative cost, technical assistance cost and marketing cost. A portion of it will be saved to form a corpus of fund which may be used to repay to NEDFi in case any SHGs default in repayment due to unavoidable circumstances.

4. THE PROJECT4.1. Objective:

“To harness the potential of agriculture for improvement of economic status of the farming communities through market-oriented agricultural activities and sustainable use of natural resources of the region”

4.2. Selection of crops:

Crops are selected on the basis of the following:

  • Suitability of land, soil, agro-climatic conditions
  • Availability of resources
  • Marketability of crops

Accordingly, the following crops are selected:

  1. Jatropha
  2. Vanilla
  3. Bamboo
  4. Hill Broom
  5. Cinnamon
  6. Black pepper
  7. Areca nut
  8. Long pepper
  9. Cane

4.3. Components

The various components of the project are as follows: One centrally located nurseries (5 ha) for production and storage of quality planting material;

· A training unit for providing necessary training to the labourers and farmers on farming.

· For each location, the following facilities will be developed:

o Irrigation facilities like check dam, storage tank, etc

o Fencing

Through this project, an area of around 27345 hectares are planned to be brought under cultivation of the following crops:

These crops are selected on the basis of suitability in the agro-climatic conditions of the region and marketability of the produce.

5. THE ORGANISATION

HOPE (Helping Oppressed People’s Environment) was started in 1993, along with the Songpi Area Village Authority and a good number of village chiefs, in order to organize the rehabilitation and development of the poor and affected people as well as the refugees who come from different parts of the region who are tortured and rendered homeless due to the activities of the various insurgency groups. HOPE is a non-profit organization based in South Western part of Manipur without any particular denomination of church organizations.

5.1. Organizational structure

The HOPE is divided into various departments as follows:

Handloom Department: This is one of HOPE’s fundamental works, especially aimed at income generation for young ladies and women.

Translation and Publication: HOPE is also engaged in translation and publication of various literatures in Kuki language.

Training Department: HOPE provides various training on agriculture, carpentry, animal husbandry, fishery, electronic repairing, typing, handicraft and handloom, vehicle repairing etc to the people of the region.

Education Department: HOPE gives high priority to education and hence a separate department has been formed for imparting education at various levels to the people of the region.

Agriculture Department: HOPE has an agriculture department to motivate the rural people for taking up agricultural activities as well as providing training.

6. LOCATIONS

The farming locations are situated in three legislative constituencies (Kangpokpi, Saikul, Saitu) under the Sadar Hills Autonomous Council in Senapati district of Manipur, India.

The District is bounded on the south by Imphal District, on the East by Ukhrul District, on the west by Tamenglong District and on the north by the state of Nagaland.

The District is under humid subtropical climate. The soil is moderately fertile with clay loam soil with little patches of clay and loam. The temperature ranges from a minimum of 3°C to a maximum of 34°C.The annual rainfall ranges from 671 mm to 1454 mm. There are about 110 watersheds each of geographical size ranging from 2000 to 3000 hectares, which are drained finally at about 5 major rivers /streams of different aspects and sources.

7. RAW MATERIALS REQUIRED AND AVAILABILITY

The main raw materials, namely the agro-inputs are locally available. The following raw materials are required:

Bamboo/ Wooden poles: These are required for fencing. These are available locally.

Cowdung: These are available locally.

FYM: Inputs like FYM, compost can be prepared using traditional methods. The raw materials required for this are available locally.

Agro-inputs: Some more agro-inputs will be purchased from the market to meet emergency needs. These are available in the local markets.

8. TRAINING UNIT

Free programmes will be organized by the corporation for training farmers and labourers on various aspects of farming. The cost estimates for construction of the training hall and the costs of audio-visual aids has already been included in the project. The cost of conducting the training programmes is included under the head Management Expenditure.

9. FUND REQUIREMENT

The composition of costs on the proposed unit can be broken down into the following fixed and variable costs:

9.1. Fixed costs

i) Land: Land has been allotted by the respective district councils of the two districts. Hence there is no consequent land cost in the project. The minimal cost that is incurred can is included under the head preliminary and preoperative expenses.

ii) Building, Plant, Machinery: As such there is no building, except the structure made as shadehouse. There are miscellaneous items like pumps, motors, irrigation equipments, farm implements.

iii) Nursery: A nursery will be constructed for temporary storage and hardening of planting material before plantation in the field.

iv) Planting material: This is the major cost component for the various crops. It will be purchased from reliable buyers and stocked in the nursery before plantation. This will help in hardening the plant and adapting to actual climatic conditions.

9.2. Variable costs

These are also termed as production costs which are incurred in order to produce a crop. The major raw material is the various agro-inputs like manures, pesticides, plastic bags, etc. Wages to labour is one of the major variable costs. There will be eight labourers at each of the 36 locations spread across the two districts. On smaller farms the villagers will fulfill the temporary labour requirement. There are no specialized jobs to be carried out on in the farm. Activities like composting, weeding, agro-input application, harvesting can be done by unskilled labour. A lump sum labour cost for each crop has been considered apart from the permanent labour cost.

10. BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAMME

  • Income generation: Income will be generated for the local people through employment as labourers, through sale of various agro-inputs and also through agricultural product sale. This will have various other positive side effects as outlined in the Introduction.
  • Shifting away from shifting cultivation: Since organized cultivation calls for development of farming land, soil management will be proper and farmer will be able to avoid shifting cultivation.
  • Conservation and replenishment of forest resources: As there will be lesser stress on forest resources, the forest resources will be conserved and more such resources will be self-generated.
  • Prevention of soil erosion: Forest cover is likely to increase and farming practice is likely to reduce soil erosion. This will on the one hand, reduce silt deposition which causes floods in the plains.

11. CROP DETAILS

11.1. Jatropha

Botanical Name: Jatropha Curcas

Family: Euphorbiaceae

In recent times, jatropha has gained prominence as an important biodiesel bearing plant due to its hardiness, easy cultivability and high oil content. It has the potential of transforming the rural economy in the near future.

It is a perennial shrub with smooth grey bark, with a milky or yellowish liquid. It grows to more than 10ft height and under favourable conditions, it grows even taller. Inflorescence is formed in leaf axils and each inflorescence gives around 10 fruits.

Jatropha grows in tropical and subtropical climatic zones and likes warm temperature. It occurs in almost all tropical areas. It is mostly seen as fencing plant throughout the north eastern region.

Jatropha seeds are a potential source of bio-diesel. Seeds contain more than 35% oil which can be refined to produce fuel oil. Interestingly, it is listed as weed in many countries including India. The plant is planted as a hedge (living fence) by farmers all over the world around homesteads, gardens and fields, because it is not browsed by animals.

It grows well in almost all the soil types. Plants grow well in hot, humid climate and tropical and sub tropical situation.

The global market of biodiesel is being reshaped by international energy policies creating a demand for biodiesel of at least 7.2 million tones by 2010 in Europe alone; whereas current global production is estimated at 2.79 million tones for 2010. Of all the non-edible sources, jatropha is the highest oil-yielding crop. Given its economics of cultivation, it stands to be the most sought after crop for biodiesel production. The suitability of jatropha over other oil-yielding crops is because of its economics, yields, and suitability. The crop is highly productive and profitable: each hectare produces nearly 3,000 litres of refined biodiesel, much higher than other crops. Jatropha trees are durable and can withstand adverse conditions including drought. It has a long productive life.

It is low cost, does not require much maintenance and can be easily planted for production of seeds as well as shade tree and in intercropping system. Other crops can be grown as intercrop which will enable generation of more income. It can also be planted as fences and shade tree.

11.2. Vanilla

Botanical Name: Vanilla planifolia Andrews

Family: Orchidaceae

Vanilla is the name given to a genus of orchids that grow in tropical climates and to the flavour extract obtained from the fruit pods or beans of several orchid species. The best and most important commercial extract is obtained from Vanilla planifolia, also known as Vanilla fragrance.

Vanilla is the second-most expensive spice (after saffron) and the spice most subject to competition from imperfect substitutes (low-cost artificial flavourings).

The flavour and odour of the extract comes partially from a white crystal vanillin, which develops during the curing process. Vanilla beans, extracts, tinctures (alcoholic extracts), and retinoid (hydrocarbon solvent extracts) are the foremost food flavours for ice cream, puddings, cakes, chocolates, baked goods, syrups, candies, liqueurs, tobacco, and soft drinks. Vanilla tincture is also used in perfumes.

The widespread use of vanilla in so many products is such that it seems to be as common and abundant as salt. In a sense, vanilla, used in appropriate measure, works in the same way as salt. It enhances the flavours with which it is mixed, without overpowering them.

Vanilla needs warm and moist conditions with well distributed rainfall of 150 to 300cm with a temperature range of 25 to 32° C and comes up well from sea level to around 1500 m above mean sea level. Vanilla plants require protection from hot sun and strong winds and need a support for climbing. It flourishes well when 50% shade is provided and as such it can be cultivated as an intercrop with other trees. The ideal growing condition for vanilla is moderate rainfall evenly distributed throughout ten months of the year, with dry periods during the flowering and harvesting period. Production of beans in a particular year is directly related to the conditions of growing of vines during the previous year. Soils for vanilla should be loose and friable with a high organic matter content and loamy texture. It prefers land with gentle slope and the soil must be well drained.

The ideal planting density of vanilla is 1600 plants per hectare. Under proper care and management it will produce about 60 kg processed beans in the 3rd year and 150 kg in the 4th year. The yield will increase further and stabilize at 300 kg by the 5th year. This yield is likely to be available for 15 years and there after it will decline gradually to uneconomic levels. Replanting is normally carried out at this time.

11.3. Bamboo

Botanical Name: Melocanna bambusoides

Bambusa tulda

Dendrocalamus strictus

Bamboo is a tree like woody plant with size ranging from miniature to giant culms over 60 m height. It is the worlds strongest and fastest growing woody plant. India has the second largest bamboo genetic resource consisting of 136 species of which 58 species belonging to 10 genera are found in the North East region alone.

Bamboo thrives at temperatures ranging from 10°C to 35°C and rainfall ranging from 1200 to 4000 mm per annum. It does well in almost all types of soil. It can be grown even in swampy soils and wet stream bed. However, just like other commercial crops, it prefer a well drained soil.

The annual yield of a bamboo clump depends on the number of new culms produced each year. This in turn is related to the production of young leaves. Culms become mature after two to three years. To maximise shoot output some shoots must be left each year to develop into leafy young culms. A bamboo clump on an average produces 10 culms in a year under good growing conditions. Harvesting can be done from the fifth year onwards. The culms which are one or two years old are generally left for regeneration.

Bamboo is an important source of fuel, fodder, food, fibre, medicine, etc. It provides valuable raw material to various industries such as paper mill, rural handicrafts, construction materials and a host of value added products. Despite declining area in many pockets bamboo industry continues to employ thousands of people.

Bamboo development is viewed as a program for eco- restoration, economic development, employment generation and livelihood security. This multipurpose species has enormous potential which has only been partly harnessed. The important usages are food items (edible shoots), building material, tiny and cottage industries, handicrafts, medicinal products, paper industry and new generation products such as wood substitutes, truck bodies, railway carriages, bamboo boards, etc.

Despite its versatile utilities, bamboo in India is currently faced with a number of problems, especially within forest area, such as poor management, low productivity (about one ton per hectare), over exploitation of the available stock, gregarious flowering, etc. There is also increasing pressure on forest areas for procurement of bamboo as raw material for industrial uses. These difficulties call attention for organised cultivation of bamboo for various purposes.

11.4. Hill Broom

Botanical Name: Thysanolaena maxima, Phragmites vulgaris

Family: Graminae

It is distributed widely upto an altitude of 1000 MT MSL and grows in tussocks. It is one of the commonest Minor Forest Produce growing wild virtually everywhere in North East India. The plant grows well in hill slopes, damp, steep banks along ravines and on sandy banks of the rivers.

Thysanolaena maxima grows as high as 2.5 meters and can thrive at low to medium elevations but can grow faster in higher elevation. Normally, it grows in open areas particularly in logged-over areas, mountain slopes and ravines. On the other hand, Phragmites vulgaris is widely distributed in low and medium elevations. This variety grows in swamps along muddy streams or in places where there is stagnant or running water.

The large leaves, up to 7cm wide, are used to wrap food for steaming and the flower heads are tied together and used as brooms. When the panicles (branching inflorescence in which small flowers are borne along an elongated axis) reach a length of about 70 cm and more, they can already be harvested. A one and one-half year old broom starts producing panicles in good sites. The panicles usually develop from October to March every year.

11.5. Cinnamon

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Family: Lauracae

Cinnamon is a tropical evergreen tree growing up to 7m (56 ft) in its wild state. The bark is smooth and yellowish. Both the bark and leaves are aromatic. It prefers a hot, wet tropical climate at a low altitude. Cultivated plantations grow trees as small bushes, no taller than 3 m (10 ft), as the stems are continually cut back to produce new stems for bark. The outer bark, cork and the pithy inner lining are scraped off and the remaining bark is left to dry completely, when it curls and rolls into quills. Several are rolled together to produce a compact final product, which is then cut into uniform lengths and graded according to thickness, aroma and appearance.

11.6. Black Pepper

Botanical Name: Piper nigrum

Family: Piperaceae

The berries of black pepper is an important spice. It is grown as secondary crops by letting the vines to climb various trees like areca nut.

Wet subtropical climate is the most suitable for it. It requires a moderate well-distributed rainfall with high temperature for better performance. It can be grown in a wide range of soils.

11.7. Areca nut

Botanical Name: Areca catechu

Family: Palmae

Areca nut, commonly known as betel nut or tamul, is the source of common masticatory. Apart from being an essential requisites for several religious and social ceremonies in India, it is also used in dying industry. Nuts are processed to produce various products like dried ripe nuts, scented supari, chali, tannins, fats, alkaloids, areca husk products, etc.

Areca nut is a graceful, erect, and unbranched palm. The height of the palm depends upon the the cultivar and environmental conditions.

It is extensively cultivated in the tropical region. It grows within a temperature of 14° to 18°C and temperature below 10°C and above 40°C adversely affects the crop. It requires ample supply of soil moisture and plentiful rainfall throughout the year (1500-5000mm). It is sensitive to draught and in areas with low rainfall, it requires irrigation.

It can be grown in a variety of soils such as laterites, red loams and alluvial. The depth of soil may not be less than 1m. The soil should be well-drained without high water table. It can come up in soil acidic to neutral pH.

Areca nuts should be planted at 3m by 3m spacing with north south alignment. The ideal planting time is May- June in well-drained soils and during August-September in clayey soil subject to waterlogging.

Arecanut starts flowering from 5-6 years after planting. December-March is the main flowering season and harvesting period from June to July to get tender nuts and November-March for ripe nuts. The average yield of a tree is around 6kgs initially and reaches upto 25 kgs under proper care once it reaches maturity.

11.8. Long Pepper

Botanical Name: Piper longum Linn.

Family: Piperaceae

Long pepper grows as wild plants in the forests of the region.

Long pepper can be cultivated successfully in organic matter rich fertile, well drained forest soils. Laterite soils with high organic matter content and moisture holding capacity are also suitable for cultivation. Optimum elevation for its cultivation is between 100 to 1000 m. It needs partial shade for its ideal growth. Partial shade 20-25 percent shade intensity is found to be the optimum.

The yield of dry spike can be up to 1000 kg/ha in the third year. After third year, the vines become less productive and should be replanted.

11.9. Cane

Botanical name: Calamus spp.

Family: Palmae

Cane is the stem of the climbing palm of the genus Calamus and other related genera. It is commonly found in the tropical and subtropical areas of North East India. They grow wild in many parts of the region.

There are various species of cane and they are used for various purposes. The canes can be used in various arts and craft industries such as furniture, wickerwork, baskets, containers, sticks, umbrella handles, etc. Some canes can be used for making household items such as mats, screens, furniture and chair seats.

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 HELPING OPPRESS PEOPLE’S ENVIRONMENT [HOPE]
LENGPUI AREA, AIZAWL  DISTRICT,
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HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION








HELPING OPPRESS PEOPLE’S ENVIRONMENT [HOPE]
LENGPUI AREA, AIZAWL  DISTRICT,
MIZORAM – 796009

ORGANISATION DETAILS


BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT IMPLEMENTING AGENCY:
Name of the Organization
HELPING OPPRESS PEOPLE’S ENVIRONMENT[HOPE]
Address of the Organization:
Registered Office:
LENGPUI  AREA, AIZAWL  DISTRICT, MIZORAM - 796009
Liaison Office:

Registered under which Act
Registered under Manipur Societies Registration Act 1989 (Act No. 1 0f 1990)
Registration Number
77/SR/87
Contact Person
Lungkhopao Haokip
Designation
Secretary
Contact Number
09402597530
PAN No.

Registered u/s12A of Income Tax Act 1961:
Registration No.

Date of Registration

Grant of Approval u/s 80G(5)(vi) of Income Tax Act 1961:
Approval No.

Date of Approval

Registered under FCRA


ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN:

The Helping Oppress People’s Environment (Hope) besides committed to implementing various development and welfare programs, aims at providing quality education and employment opportunities to the under privileged rural masses. Since from its inception the association has been actively involving in various fields for promotion of Education, Environment and socio-economic development of the rural areas.

The Helping Oppress People’s Environment (Hope) its continual effort to bring about social and economic development in the rural areas had undertaken lots activities since from its inception. Some of the remarkable activities undertaken by the Organization during the past few years may be summarized as under:

The Organization has formed many SHGs in Churachandpur District, Manipur State and most of the SHGs have been functioning very well with substantial credit of more than 1 lakh of Rupees in their account. The poor villagers especially women have started realizing the benefits of small saving and development through people participation from SHGs.

The organization has successfully raised a nursery field measuring about 2 acres at its complex at Matalambulane Village, Churachandpur District, Manipur. The nursery farm with well prepared nursery beds has been properly maintained by the agency wherein different varieties of tree species and spice (cardamom) are housed. So far the organization has distributed more than 3,70,000 saplings of cardamom to the farmers Churachandpur District, Manipur.

The Organization had distributed Agri-Inputs to the farmers with one day training on organic farming and uses of vermi-compost and composts with field demonstration.

The organization has conducted an education campaign in Churachandpur Sub-Division for mass awareness in quality education and eradication of literacy in the areas.

The Organization observed World Environment Day every year during which trees is planted as a mark of greening and improving the environment.

In order to encourage the cottage industries the Organization had undertaken handloom and handicrafts development programs in Churachandpur by providing training and looms to the poor weavers.

The organization has developed a piggery unit at Matalambulane Village for demonstration and raising piglets to be distributed for the poor and needy family.

A horticulture farm has been developed by the Organization at Matalambulane village of Churachandpur District, Manipur sponsored by DRDA Churachandpur District.

An awareness program was conducted on Safe Drinking Water & Sanitation and Organic Farming in order to bring about awareness on health hazards due to consumption of unsafe water and foods.

The Organization had also conducted training programs on cultivation of Medicinal and concept & practice of Organic Farming with field demonstration on production of Green manuring, Vermicompost and Compost.

Health awareness campaign and Health care camp especially for women and children were conducted with the help of doctors from Local PHSC.

LIST OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

S.
No
Name
Designation
Occupation
Address
1
Mr. Songkhosei
President
Social Worker
Songpi Village, Churachandpur District, Manipur – 795128
2
Mr. Lunkhopao Haokip
Secretary
Social Worker
Semol Village, Churachandpur District, Manipur – 795128
3
Ms. Ngaijahat Haokip
Treasurer
Social Worker
Semol Village, Churachandpur District, Manipur –

4
Mr. Th. Lalpu Simte
Vice President
Social Worker
Thangsing Veng, Lhangjol Village, Churachandpur District, Manipur – 795128
5
Mr. Songkhohao Haokip
Finance Secretary
Social Worker
Songpi Village, Churachandpur District, Manipur – 795128
6
Mr. Nehkhongam Haokip
Member
Social Worker
Molhoi Village, Churachandpur District, Manipur – 795128
7
Mr. LetkhomangHaokip
Member
Social Worker
Songpi Village, Churachandpur District, Manipur – 795128

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS:

Name of the Bank   :  STATE BANK OF INDIA
Address of the Bank   : CHURACHANDPUR, MANIPUR.

Account Number   : 23888122839
IFSC Code    :         SBIN0015027
MICR Code : 795002520
Branch Code    : 15027
SWIFT CODE NUMBER: SBININBB480















PROJECT REPORT
ON
INTEGRATED PIGGERY DEVELOPMENT
IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION

PLAN AND PROJECT


INTRODUCTION:

Pig is a prolific breeder and it is regarded as one of the best litter-bearing animal among meat producing livestock. The animal has the hottest gestation period of 114 days. Pig production has been found to be the most important meat producing enterprises in the Hill region due to the very high consumption rate of pork coupled with the aptitude of the people for pig husbandry. 

Backyard Pig rearing is part of tribal family life particularly in hilly areas. There are a number of pig breeds found in the extreme corners of North Eastern villages exotic pigs, indigenous pigs and crossbred pigs of these and the Animal Husbandry & Vety. Department evolved crossbred pigs are highly desirable for developing Piggery farms in proposed project areas. 

The gap between the requirement and availability due to poor productivity of indigenous pigs in the area requires improvement through establishment of pig breeding farm of exotic and crossbred piglets, which will be made available to the farmers. Therefore, better care in terms of housing feeds and health care is envisaged as a provision package of practices. Trained technical expertise in this regard is available with the Project Implementing Agency.

Nutritional Value:
Pork is a very important source of animal protein for the human diet. Modern pork processing can play a significant role in the supply of protein and nutrients of animal origin. Pork is an excellent source of high quality protein, B-Vitamins and trace elements. It is nutritionally balanced and palatable food. Pork has been known to play a key role in providing a good and cheap source of essential nutrients to man.
  
Variety:

Most of the pigs reared by hilly tribal people are crossbred pigs consisting of crosses of large While Yorkshire, Hampshire etc.
 Location/Site  : LENGPUI AREA , AIZAWL  District, MIZORAM State

Housing/Construction of Sheds: 
Pigs are highly susceptible to climatic stress. The heat regulating ability of newborn piglets is very poor and as a result, motility increases in pre-weaned piglets due to extreme change in weather. Therefore, the shed will be constructed according to best requirement, i.e. as per proposed pigs to rear. Not more than 50 piglets will be housed in a shed and the spacing will be 15 sq. ft. The flooring will be done with concrete brick or cement and the wall will be at least 3 ft above the ground level. The boar will be kept separate and when sows are in heat, they should be driven in the boar’s room.



Feed and Water Requirement:

The feed accounts about 80% of the cost of raising pigs. Efficient use of feed will ensure profitable pig production. Efficiency of conversion does not guarantee of profitability achieved by expression. The important thing, which is to be considered, is that, the cost of feed per kg of pork produced. The feeding of cheaper rations based on locally available materials may not produce the fastest gain in weight but will reduced the feed cost per kg of carcass weight gained. Therefore, economical as well as nutritionally balanced diets will be provided during all phases of life cycle. Prudent care will be kept to avoid feeding of remains of the rice beer, as is generally done by the locals, as this neither contains protein nor carbohydrates. It is also not good for sows as it may lead to their lower productivity. The sows should be well fed during their pregnancy period an average of 3 kgs of feed daily, which should be increased to 3.5-4 kgs after reproduction. Pigs consume lot water and as such sufficient water will be supplied as per requirement. The feed and water will be supplied as per their maturing age and weight as under:

Table 1: Feed Requirement:

S. No.
Age [in months]
Weight [in kgs]
Per day per pig feed [in kgs]
1.
2-3
15-27
1.00
2.
3-4
27-40
1.50
3.
4-5
40-50
4.50
4.
5-6
50-60
2.00


Table 2: Water Requirement:

S. No.
Maturing Age [in weeks]
Requirements [in litres]
1.
8-12
3-5
2.
3-18
6
3.
19-24
7.5
4.
25
8

Objectives [Precise and Result Oriented]:

i) To establish new pig breeding farm so that the piglets of improved/exotic breeds are readily made available to the farmers.
ii) To develop and increase better management of available feed resources.
iii) To impart the technical know-how to the farmers.
iv) To make/produce good quality pork available to the common people.
v) To demonstrate processing of pork for value added meat products in the region.
vi) To uplift the socio-economic conditions of the remote hilly tribal.
vii) To develop infrastructure facilities for Co-operative Piggery farming.
viii) To create infrastructural facilities of marketing.
  
The Project:

The proposed project of Integrated Piggery Development in the Lengpui Area, Aizawl  District, Mizoram State has been intended to establish a rural based backyard Piggery through a model Piggery farm maintained by the Project Implementing Agency. The breeds with high genetic potentiality available in the areas evolved by the A.H. & Veterinary Department.

Training:

Training programs on management, health care, housing and Piggery development will be organized for the rural and tribal youths at the project site. The costs of training equipment, stipends, furniture, honorarium etc are included in the project to organize in-depth courses of Piggery farming in rural areas.   

Local marketing outlets at neighboring districts in the proposed development areas will be arranged by the Project Implementing Agency. The processing of pork packaging and training at the project sites will be organized in collaboration with the State Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Department.

The Project Implementing Agency shall be monitored management of fund flow and the Association will take up timely implementation of Piggery project and processing. Expertise and technologies will be received from the State Veterinary Department, ICAR, Department of Industries [Food Processing] etc. They will assist   the progress, fund flow, implementation of the project etc. The committee will meet once in every three months.

Beneficiaries:

About 1000 farm families in 5-6 years will directly get the benefit of this project covering Mizoram,  Aizawl , District.




Market:

The marketing of piglets and pork is not a problem in the development areas. As pork is the staple food, it is sold throughout the state. Usually it is seen that despite rearing of pigs by majority of the population the demand for pork exceeds the supply. The retail rate of pork is Rs. 200 per kg. There are pigs breeding farm in the development area states in the Government Sector, which seems to be inadequate for meeting the requirement of piglets for establishment of new enterprises. However many private farms have come up all over the development areas seeing the viability of pig farming in the State.

Project Cost:

Unit Cost of the Project has been summarized as follows:
Number of Units: 100 Units

S.
No.
Components
Estimated Expenditure
[in Rs. Lakhs]
1.
Cost of foundation stock of cross breed/improved breeds including transportation charges
4.05
2.
Cost of construction of Sty, furrowing pen, Store cum-manager’s room and semi open paddock. The excess expenditure under this head may be adjustable with building materials higher cost transportation charges and higher rate of constructional labour charges, remote hilly areas. 
8.50
3.
Cost of land development, leveling security fencing of compound and watering facilities.
3.00
4.
Cost of equipments
4.10
5.
Cost of concentrate feeding for three years
4.85
6.
Cost of Insurance premium
0.64
7.
Contingency charges for electricity, water, labour attendants, veterinary aids etc for 3 years
2.13
8.
Cost of training materials and furniture
2.17
9.
Training stipend, honorarium for Resource persons at least three times in a year for three years
0.66
10.
Cooperative infrastructure and marketing facilities [shed for marketing and mobility]
8.00

Total
38.10
11.
Cost of the project for 100 Units [38.10 x 100]
3810.00

Under the head of Cooperative infrastructure and market facilities Rs. 8, 00,000.00 has been earmarked for each unit for transportation and mobility of the Association.  Moreover, extra Butcher shed/stores for processing of pork and marketing have been included under this head.

Marketing has been the bottleneck for development program in the region. Availability of vehicle for marketing closely links with production of meat and improvement of economic conditions of the rural farmers. Processing of pork for sausage, ham, bacon etc. requires a good facility of infrastructure facilities. Thus, electricity, generator, refrigerator, smoking unit etc. are included. Detailed estimate [head-wise] is enclosed as Annexure-1. Further an estimated income and expenditure [cost of production] for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd year are also enclosed as Annexure-II.

 JUSTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT:
The project objectives are to disseminate exact and improved breeds in the remote areas of Aiawl District, Mizoram State will be benefited. The gap between the supply and requirements of pork in these tribal areas will greatly be reduced with the introduction of improved breeds suitable for the region. These breeds will have better growth rate and increase in littering size at the existing supply of local feeds. The breeds to be multiple in the model farm for distribution and sale to the farmers are tolerant to epidemic diseases.
The socio agro economic condition of the poor people in the State of the proposed development area States would permit extension of Piggery development and marketing of pork and processed mat.
Training on Management, Housing, Health, sanitation, Feeds etc has been incorporated in the project proposal. The State department of A. H. & Veterinary, Government of the proposed state and Food & Allied Industries are directly involved in imparting the training program to educate and create awareness among the target beneficiaries.
The Project Implementing Agency has enough experiences in promoting development programs in the region and has a vast contract with Government Organizations and NGOs.
Pig rearing also fit in very well with mixed farming and can also be complementary to intensive crop operations. Pigs are prolific breeders, grow rapidly, mature rapidly and can be managed to produce at least two litters in a year. It produces 6-12 piglets at a time. The recommended ration of boar to sows is 1:10. The piglets attain a live body weight of 70-80 kgs in 6-8 months.  Moreover, pigs are efficiencies converter of feed into pork and 65-80% of pig weight is consumable.
Pig farming requires moderate investment and is flexible in the sense that the farmer can always increase the size of his farm with increased profitability. In the proposed development area villages a sow produced an average of 1.8 liters per year with 7.2 pigs from each litter reaching market weight. There is a potential for improvement of productive performance by management of evolution, fertilization and maintenance of pregnancy and effective of pregnancy. 


Annexure-I
Detailed Estimate [head-wise]

S.
No.
Particulars
Amount
[in Rs.]
A.
Land: Available – Land development, leveling, fencing of compound etc.
3, 00,000.00

Total
3, 00,000.00
B.
Housing:

i.
Cost of construction of Sty of 1500 sq. ft. floor area [5ft x 10 ft= 50 sq. ft. per animal for 6 boars and 24 sows] including feeding trough, pucca flooring, CGI sheet roofing and half bricks wall Rs. 200/ per sq. ft. [Rs. 200 x 50 sq. ft x 30 animals]
3, 00,000.00

ii.
Cost of construction of furrowing pen of 1200 sq. ft floor area [6 ft x 10 ft = 60 sq. ft per animal for 20 females] including feeding pen, pucca flooring, CGI sheet roofing and half bricks wall @ Rs. 200 per sq. ft [Rs. 200 x 60sq. ft x 20 animals]
2, 40,000.00
iii.
Cost of construction of store cum ranger’s room of 200 sq. ft area with pucca flooring, CGI sheet roofing and half bricks wall @ Rs. 200 per sq. ft [Rs. 200 x 200 sq. ft]
40,000.00
iv.
Cost of construction of semi open paddock of 2700 sq. ft floor area with G. I. Pipe railing fitted on 4ft high RCC pillar @ Rs. 100 per sq. ft [ Rs. 100x 2700 sq. ft]
2, 70,000.00

Total
8, 50,000.00
C.
Cost of foundations stock of cross breed of large white Yorkshire/Hampshire:
i.
44 Nos. of female pig [5-6 months old @ Rs. 6,500 per animal]
2, 86,000.00
ii.
6 Nos. of male pig [5-6 months old @ Rs. 6500 per animal]
39,000.00
iii.
Transport charge and L. S. expenditure from west Bengal to Manipur @ Rs. 20,000 per truck [Rs. 20,000x 4 truck load]
80,000.00

Total
4, 05,000.00
D.
Cost of Farm Equipments:
i.
I No. Generator set for 1.5 KV
25,000.00
ii.
1 No. Pump 5 H. P.
20,000.00
iii.
4 Nos. Trolley
15,000.00
iv.
Rope, Iron Buckets, Spade, Shovel, Socking Tub etc.
12,000.00
v.
4 Nos. Plastic tank [Syntex] @ Rs. 6/per litres 1000 Litres capacity
24,000.00
vi.
G.I. Pipe
16,000.00
vii.
1 No. Refrigerator [80 litres capacity]
20,000.00
viii.
Weighing balance – 100 kgs capacity
98,000.00
ix.
Weighing balance – 50 kgs capacity
65,000.00
x.
Meat processing unit
50,000.00
xi.
Deep Fridge
20,000.00
xii.
Binocular Microscope
35,000.00
xiii.
Test Tube, Glassware & chemicals
10,000.00

Total
4, 10,000.00
E.
Operational Cost:
i.
Insurance @ 6.5% of the cost of the animal for 3 years
63,375.00
ii.
Cost of concentrated feed:

1 kg. Per animal for 50 animals for 30 days till the animal reached the age of puberty @ Rs. 8 per kg [1 kg x 30 days x 50 x 3 years]
36,000.00
2 kgs. Per animal for 44 gilts for gestation period of 114 days @ Rs. 8 per kg [2 kg x 44 x 114 days x Rs. 8 x 3 years]
2, 40,768.00
2.5 kgs. Per sow for 44 sows for nursing period of 60 days @ Rs. 8 per kg [2.5 kg x 60 x 44 days x Rs. 8 x 3 years]
1, 58,400.00
2 kgs. Per animal for 06 boars for 174 days till the sows are ready for the next generation @ Rs. 8 per kg [2 kg x 174 x 06 boars x Rs. 8 x 3 years]
50,112.00
iii.
Contingency charges for electricity and water supply @ Rs. 5000 per annum x 3 years
15,000.00
iv.
Veterinary aids and medicines, feed additives etc @ Rs. 360 per animal per annum [Rs. 360 x 50 animals x 3 years]
54,000.00
v.
Labour charges for 2 animal attendants for 36 months @ Rs. 2000 per month
1, 44,000.00

Total
7, 61,655.00
F.
Society Infrastructure and Marketing Facilities:
8, 00,000.00
G.
Training:
i.
Equipments:


Laptop Computer attached with LCD Projector
1, 50,000.00

Portable Screen
5,000.00

Stationery, White Blackboard, Sketch Pen, Transparency papers and training materials etc. 
10,000.00

Digital Camera
30,000.00

Classroom Chairs
10,000.00

Table – 6 Nos.
12,000.00
ii.
Training stipend [20 trainees x Rs. 100 x 2 days x 3 times in a year x 3 years]
36,000.00
iii.
Honorarium for Resource Persons @ Rs. 10,000 per year x 3 years
30,000.00

Total
2, 83,000.00

Grand Total [A+B+C+D+E+F+G]
38, 09,655.00

Say, Rs. 38.10 Lakhs for each Unit and for 100 Units Rs. 3810.00 Lakhs 

 Annexure-II

1. Income during the First Year: [For one Unit]

S. No.
Particulars
Amount
[in Rs.]
A
Sale of 396 piglets @ Rs. 2,000 piglets [assuming that average litter size 9 piglets per sow for 2 gestation][Rs. 2000x44 sowsx9 piglets]-396x2=792 and 15% mortality rate, the Society will sell piglets of 674
13, 48,000.00
B
Sale proceed of farm yard manure
5,000.00
C
Sale proceed of 450 empty gunny bags @ Rs. 5 per bag
2,250.00
D
Gross Income
13, 55,250.00

2. Second year of Operation

S. No.
Particulars
Amount
[in Rs.]
A
Capital Cost
Nil
B
Recurring Expenditure:
i.
1 kg. Per animal for 50 animals for 30 days till the animal reached the age of puberty @ Rs. 8 per kg [1 kg x 30 days x 50]
12,000.00
ii.
2 kgs. Per animal for 44 gilts for gestation period of 114 days @ Rs. 8 per kg [2 kg x 44 x 114 days x Rs. 8 x 3 years]
80,256.00
iii.
2.5 kgs. Per sow for 44 sows for nursing period of 60 days @ Rs. 8 per kg [2.5 kg x 60 x 44 days x Rs. 8]
52,800.00
iv.
2 kgs. Per animal for 06 boars for 174 days till the sows are ready for the next generation @ Rs. 8 per kg [2 kg x 174 days till the sows are ready for the 2nd gestation]
16,704.00
v.
Cost of feed one year expenditure [12 months] [I+II+III]
1, 61,760.00
C
Labour Charges for 2 animal attendants for 12 months @ Rs. 2000 per month
48,000.00
D
Contingencies charges for electricity, water supply, veterinary medicines, feed additive
10,000.00

Total
3, 81,520.00

3. Second Year Income:
S. No.
Particulars
Amount
[in Rs.]
A
Considering 9 piglets per sow for 2 times cropping during 2nd year [44x 9]= 396 x 2 = 792 piglets

B
Considering 15% mortality at total of 792 piglets will be available [792-118] = 674 Nos. Sale of 674 piglets @ Rs. 2000 per piglets [674 x Rs. 2000]
13, 48,000.00
C
Sale proceed of farm yard manure
6,000.00
D
Sale proceed of 900 empty gunny bags @ Rs. 5 per bag
4,500.00

Gross Income
13, 58,500.00
Total Income During 2nd Year        Rs. 13, 58, 500.00 
Gross Profit during 2nd Year [Rs. 13, 58,500.00 – Rs. 3, 81,520.00]  Rs.    9, 76,980.00






4. Third Year of Operation:
S. No.
Particulars
Amount
[in Rs.]
A
Capital Cost
Nil
B
Recurring Expenditure:
i.
1 kg. Per animal for 50 animals for 30 days till the animal reached the age of puberty @ Rs. 8 per kg [1 kg x 30 days x 50]
12,000.00
ii.
2 kgs. Per animal for 44 gilts for gestation period of 114 days @ Rs. 8 per kg [2 kg x 44 x 114 days x Rs. 8 x 3 years]
80,256.00
iii.
2.5 kgs. Per sow for 44 sows for nursing period of 60 days @ Rs. 8 per kg [2.5 kg x 60 x 44 days x Rs. 8]
52,800.00
iv.
2 kgs. Per animal for 06 boars for 174 days till the sows are ready for the next generation @ Rs. 8 per kg [2 kg x 174 days till the sows are ready for the 2nd gestation]
16,704.00
v.
Cost of feed one year expenditure [12 months] [I+II+III]
1,61,760.00
C
Labour Charges for 2 animal attendants for 12 months @ Rs. 2000 per month
48,000.00
D
Contingencies charges for electricity, water supply, veterinary medicines, feed additive
10,000.00
E
Maintenance of building and tools
10,000.00
F
Other misc. expenses
25,000.00

Total Recurring expenditure during 3rd year
4, 16,520.00


5. Third Year Income:
S. No.
Particulars
Amount
[in Rs.]
A
Considering 9 piglets per sow for 2 times cropping during 2nd year [44x 9]= 396 x 2 = 792 piglets

B
Considering 15% mortality at total of 792 piglets will be available [792-118] = 674 Nos. Sale of 674 piglets @ Rs. 2000 per piglets [674 x Rs. 2000]
13, 48,000.00
C
Sale proceed of farm yard manure
6,000.00
D
Sale proceed of 900 empty gunny bags @ Rs. 5 per bag
4,500.00

Gross Income
13, 58,500.00
Total Income during 3rd Year        Rs. 13, 58, 500.00 
Gross Profit during 3rd Year [Rs. 13, 58,500.00 – Rs. 4, 16,520.00]  Rs.    9, 41,980.00
6. Assumption and Technical Norms:
1.
Gestation period
144 days
2.
Weaning age
2 months/60 days
3.
Successive pregnancy
30 days after weaning of piglets
4.
Average number of piglets per furrowing
9 piglets/sow
5.
Sale price of weaned piglets
Rs. 2000.00 per piglet
6.
Mortality up to 2 months
15%
7.
Cost of feed
Rs. 8/per kg
8.
Sale price of pork
Rs. 100/ per kg
9.
Cost of insurance
6.5% of original cost
10.
Boar service charge
Rs. 500.00


7. Net Present Value of the Project Assuming the Project up to 5 Years:
Years
I
II
III
IV
V
Net cash flow
13.65
13.59
13.59
13.59
13.59
Taking PVIF@ 6%
0.943
0.889
0.839
0.792
0.747
Preset Value
12.87
12.08
11.41
10.763
10.15











PROJECT PROPOSAL
ON
DEVELOPMENT OF POULTRY UNITS
IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION



                                              PLAN AND BUDGET


Name of the Project : PROJECT PROPOSAL ON DEVELOPMENT OF POULTRY UNITS IN
SUPPORT OF EDUCATION


Conceptual Background:

Egg is an important food item for mankind in this age. In fact, egg is one of the sources of substance during the early period of infancy. At the same time everyone is using egg and meat every day. During this period, each household rearing chicks and expanding this profession to the neighboring. Such system has been   changed significantly and situation is very serious in mist of the area particularly in urban area. As the urban population increased, fewer households rearing poultry for private use,  on the other hand, the high cost of meat and egg restricted the practice; gradually the family hen in urban area was eliminated and urban professional are belong to rural for their space problem.

The situation is not much bettered in rural in rural areas also. Due to lack of organization capacity building, training and input etc., poultry farming cannot be taken up by farmers in rural areas. As a result, in rural areas of the state milk is not available regularly. Most of the farmers keep one or two indigenous breeds are reared and its yield is very less. Most of the farmers keep one or two indigenous chicks and hardly get egg in alternate days. Thus it could not meet their household requirement of egg and economic cannot be improved.

Hence, appropriate steps are required to make up the gap of egg and meat production and requirement for better health of the people and also to improve economic condition of the society. The main reasons for this acute shortage of egg and meat are less number of available yielding egg hens and acute shortage of feeds and fodder.

The growth of market egg is also hampered due to lack of organized egg production and collection and limited transportation facilities and shortage of processing and marketing arrangement besides keeping of indigenous hen varieties, which reduces, yield capacity. Hence the shortage of egg supply will remain continue till an effective alternative program is taken up.

The people living in proposed one district are economically backward and it is very important to implement for income generating activities and employment. The male are engaged in wage earning activities in different ways in construction works, and artisans’ works available from time to time. Therefore, with the small incomes from daily wages, most of the peoples are living from hand to mouth leading to miserable lives. Their sources of earning are very limited.

In view of the prospects of poultry farming as means of self-employment and people’s readiness to involve in such activities, the project has been proposed. On the other hand, individual poultry production unit does not give much profitable due to requirement of various inputs, infrastructure and marketing.
At the same time, egg is very fast perishable food item and a number of activities for infrastructure development are also required. Besides, without a proper training component, large scale self employment program is not possible. Therefore after observing the availability of large area of wasteland lack of employment opportunity of the poor families, the integrated poultry farming project will able to alleviate the poor economic status of the peoples.

As the project is to be implemented in association with different line departments, agencies in technical, management and marketing, this will be one of the new ventures specially projected for replication of the program to other district also and some of the infrastructure developed under the project the project will be common facility for the entire state.


Program Objectives:

Primary Objectives:

i. To reduce the employment problem among educated and uneducated youth specially women with the increase of income through poultry farming.

ii. To acknowledge the important of egg and meat as supplementary food.

iii. To increase the income status of the rural poor families of development area villages.

iv. To initiate a marketing strategies for the poultry farmers for fetching reasonable price to the farmers.

v. To advocate the community for strengthening the farming for self employment after completion of the project.    

Secondary Objectives:

i. To realize the concept of SHG for self dependency among the farmers.

ii. To enhance the awareness level of the farmers about scientific poultry farming.

iii. To provide easy accessibility of animal health services to the farmers.

iv. To ensure proper training and exposure camps of farmers about poultry training.

v. To improve the technical knowledge for self accountability among the group members.

vi. To provide sufficient quantity of egg and meat for better health of the society.

The entire SHG members selected from BPL families and women group shall be principal beneficiaries. 

Strategy:

The target group of the project is poor families, weaker section of the society and women those who are living below poverty line and inhabitants of Aizawl District. Apart from this, selected families will also be assisted who are progressive and who could immediately associate themselves with the project and become role models for other. It has generally been observed that in rural areas comparatively affluent families first set an example and poor people subsequently follow them. Project envisages carrying out I.E.C. activities in the first year in a campaign mode. Social Institution will be involved in I.E.C. activities. During this year, institutions in the shape of committee will be set up and subsequently trained so that they are ready to take up the task of implementing the project. Most of the I.E. C., training and infrastructure activities will be carried out during first year in the process, beneficiaries will be selected through PRA and bench mark surveys. Based on the outcome of PRA/bench Mark Survey exercises, clear achievable goals will be set up and full resources will then be canalized to achieve these objectives. First year will also see the setting up of efficient monitoring and evaluation system and devising of monitoring formats.

The technical aspects of the projects will start from 2nd year. After gearing up, motivating and training the animal health professionals during first year, they will be ready to take up the task of providing technical inputs to the farmers under the general supervision and guidance of PIA. The third year will see the extension of the works stated during the second year. During this period, a midterm evaluation of the project will be conducted and in case of any deficiencies in the project, the strategy/action plan will be modified to that extent so that the project objectives are realized. During administration of the project benefit, certain components will yield contribution to the corpus fund. This corpus fund will be utilized after the project period to sustain the project. Also, attempt will be made to multiply this corpus fund through donations, enhanced voluntary public contribution etc. so that the benefits of the project are available much after the project is over.

Project Period and Action Plan:

The project period will be three years. First year of the project period will be devoted totally to information, education and communication activities as also for start up, training, infrastructure development, formation of SHG and capacity building and institution setting up activities. Procurement of crossbred animals for 100 SHGs will be effected in the 1st year, 2nd year and 3rd year. At the same time all other activities will taken up during 1st, 2nd and 3rd year. The year-wise proposed action plan for the entire project period is as follows: 


Financial Implication: 
[Amount in Crores]
Name of components
Activities
Expenditure during the year
Total
1st year
2nd year
3rd year
Training Components
Awareness generation and sociological intervention, registration of farmers and establishment of Poultry Development Committee 
1.00
1,00
1,00
3,00
Capacity Building
Capacity building of SHGs, revolving Fund and capacity Building of Groups
1.00
1.00
1.00
3.00
Financing of SHGs
Financing of graded SHGs under the key activities
5.00
5.00
5.00
15.00
Training & Extension
Institutional and field level training of farmers and functionaries, exposure tours, literature and training aids, setting up of poultry cooperatives
1.00
1.00
1.00
3.00
Infrastructure Development 
Creation of training infrastructure, marketing infrastructure, administration and contingencies
2.00
2.00
2.00
6.00
Administrative Cost
Salary for staff, other cost and contingencies
1.00
1.00
1.00
3.00
Total

11.00
11.00
11.00
33.00

Sustainability of the Project:

Agriculture and fishery are the most important sector of the economy of the proposed States and gives the basic food requirements of the people and the raw materials for a variety of industrial units. The climate, topography and soil are particularly suitable for a wide range of agricultural operation throughout the year. Agricultural also gives the biggest direct employment opportunities for all sections of the people.

Other important crops cultivated in the district include maize, pulse, oilseeds, sugarcane, and potato. Of these potato are Rabi crops pulses and oilseeds are grown both in Rabi and kharif seasons. Mustard which is the most important oil producing seeds cultivated throughout the district. These agricultural products cannot, however meet all the requirements of the district and large quantities are regularly important from outside the state to meet the deficit. 

In vegetable, many varieties are abundantly available in the district throughout the year. Cauliflower, potato, cabbage, tomato, pumpkin, ground, brinjal, squash, mustard leave etc are some of the important varieties. Large scale farming devoted entirely for market is not very common. Due to absence of irrigational facilities most of the paddy filed also remains barren after harvest for four/five months till the next sowing season. 

The soil, climate and water resources of the district are also very suitable for the development of a wide range of horticultural crops. In fact, the district produces a variety of fruits such as citrus, pineapple, banana, papaya, orange, guava, jack fruit, mango, peach, plum pomegranate, pear etc.

In an economy where agriculture is the most important occupation of the people in the district, animal husbandry plays a very significant role. It not only provides the needed motive power for various agricultural operations but also generates many gainful employment opportunities for the mass. The bulk of the cattle and the buffalo population, however are of indigenous variety. Pigs are reared for their meat, houses sheep and goat are also found in the district, but in lesser numbers. Poultry farming is also becoming increasingly important in recent years as a means for self employment for the year as a means for self employment for the educated people. To provide better egg and meat production and improve the draught capacity of the indigenous chicks’ eggs and meat through mass production program, intensive poultry development project and fodder bank schemes have been taken up under the five year plans.


Key Activities to be taken in the Project:

Information, Education and Communication:

In order to realize the project objectives, a massive IEC [Information, Education & Communication] program is envisaged to be launched in the district in campaign mode. This campaign will cover rural families living in the cluster of activity of poultry farming. The farmers will be made aware about the project objectives and various methods of productive poultry farming. It is necessary that each farmer family learns the uses of culling out of unproductive animals and learns the uses of breed improvement of the livestock held by him. IEC campaign also envisage preparing the community for community participation in the project, for community contribution in certain components of the project and for owning and running the project after the project period is over. IEC will be taken up vigorously with the help of NGOs and GOs in the 1st year of the project and will continue in the second year along with other components. The activities proposed under IEC are as follows:

1. PRA [Participatory Rural Appraisal] Exercise
2. Film Shows on Poultry Farming
3. Nataks and Folk Songs/Dances
4. Village Sabhas
5. Block Level Seminars
6. Sub Divisional Seminars
7. Wall Writings
8. Slogan/Story/Song Writing Competitions
9. Distribution IEC Literature, Posters & Pamphlets etc.
10. Registration of Farmer families and issuing of Animals Health Cards
11.  Establishment of Poultry Development Committee




Capacity Building of SHGs:

The project envisages to directly involving all self-help groups in the project. SHGs opting for poultry farming activity will be selected for providing direct aid for financing the activity. It is envisaged that all the target numbers of SHGs will take up poultry farming involving about 1000 families living mostly below poverty line. The project envisages making the groups stand on sound footing. Therefore, capacity building of the SHGs through sociological intention will be ensured. Networking of NGOs will carry out capacity building program. The project team will conduct capacity building of SHG in which the group will assist the SHG from the formation stage, will ensure at least 3 meetings of the SHG in one month and will initiate all such processes which are necessary to make the SHG vibrant and successful.   

Financing of SHG under key Activity:

All families who have reasonable land holding will be coverage under this component for procurement of healthy animals. The project proposes to take up 100 self help groups of BPL families opting for Poultry farming as key activity.  The SHG who have passed Grades-I & subsequently have utilized cash credit limit to their benefit will become eligible for Grade-II test and subsequently adopt key activity as their main income generating activity. SHGs that have passed Grade- II test will be taken up for asset creation under the project. Whereas these group will be entitles to take the benefit of all other components of the project they will be specifically provided bank loan and government subsidy to procures healthy poultry and take up poultry farming as their chief income generating activity.

Unproductive Animal Rehabilitation:

Majority of birds in the districts yield very less egg and a good number of milch animals are totally unproductive. These unproductive animals are a burden on the farmer and consume important diet which otherwise should have been consumed by egg yielding animals. The greatest danger of keeping unproductive animals is that they are instrumental in inbreeding and do not allow the fruits of program like artificial insemination to reach the farmers.  Therefore the project lays special emphasis on culling out unproductive and undesired bird since villages are traditionally bound with their animals, they do not cull out their animals for want of proper arrangement of rehabilitation of such bird.

It is strongly believed that scientific segregation of bird is required to stop the ill effects of inbreeding. Also, a farmer can be successful if he rears lesser number of birds giving emphasis to quality alone. Since culling out of birds has socio- religious implications, it is mandatory to rehabilitate culled out birds. Without culling out the birds, the chances of the success of project are very less.

It is proposed to establish animal shelters in the area during the project period. If the response is encouraging, more animal shelters will be set up by dovetailing funds from other program like watershed development. The animal shelters will be run by the poultry development committee with full assistance from the project during project period and with public contribution obtained under various components of this project after the project period. It is also expected that donations from the family culling out their animals, general public and especially urban business families will pour in making it easy to run the animal shelters after the project period. 

Fodder Development program: 

The contribution of fodder in livestock rearing is of utmost importance because farmer is able to get better returns. About 70-75% cost on livestock on management is for feeding and it is fodder which can widen or narrow down the profits to e great extent. Making use of marginal land for fodder production is the best suited package to reduce expenditure for concentrated and takes full advantage of fallow lands and bunds of the fields by growing cereal and pulse. Vegetables are the ideal palatable ration for milch bird and reduce use of concentrates to the great extent possible.

To make fodder seeds available both in Rabi & Kharif seasons and to make cultivable fodder popular among breeders, this component of fodder production has sub heads like filed demonstration trials in each development are village.  

The concept of fodder banks is being introduced in this project. Establishment of fodder banks will ensure adequate and regular supply of fodder in the peripheral areas of fodder bank. They will also serve the purpose of demonstrating production, storage and use of fodder to the farmers. Fodders banks shall be established in the project area. Breeders to get higher yield from hybrids and better yielding cereal and pulse, which are perennial too, will also popularize fodder roots and plants for plantation. Deficiency factor due to high leeching of soil and due to vertical terrains leads to macro and micronutrients deficiencies, which will be supplemented by arranging sufficient supply of mineral, mixtures. Breeders in general feed unsafe green and paddy husk to their birds most of which goes waste. To save this wastage and to increase digestibility scheme to give small incentive for purchase of their requirements.

Concentrate formulation with nutritive calculations will also be popularized among farmers in various meets and workshops. The technical help from the department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying, central Agricultural University, working in fodder grasses and plants will constitute a team for the implementation of fodder improvement program. Some of the farmers will be sent for training in grass land management to national level institution to act as trainers for other farmers.

Milch Bird Development & Management:

To generate optimum production from genetic potential of crossbred bird, it is also imperative to ensure proper feeding and management of such bird. Since the targeted farmer under the project shall also be those who are very poor, it is envisaged to encourage them to lead their animals scientifically.

Encouraging intermediate technologies like crossbred, high yielding fodder varieties and balanced compounded feeds can enable the small holders to move from substance to progressively viable farming systems, as it will enable the small holders to experience the benefit of higher production, while retaining some of the ruggedness of the native animal they are use to.



Poultry Rearing:

It is important that the care of a chick starts from the day of its birth, so that it develops into a healthy bird. Pullet quality during growing period is very essential for optimum expression of the genetic potential of the layers. The primary objectives of the growing program is to produce a pullet, which will come to lie around 20 weeks of age with an average body weight of 1.2  to 1.4 kg. At the same age male and female broiler parent should weigh around 2.5 and 3.0 kg respectively. There can be variations depending upon the genetic stocks and feed restriction program. Grower and chick management has the same operation in terms of floor, water and feeder space. Floor, water and feeder space for a grower should be 800-1000 cm², 1.5-2.5 cm and 6.5-10.0 liner centimeters respectively. Heat is not required at any other stage except the brooding stage. Water consumption increases rapidly when temperatures exceed 30° C [85°F]. Deworming is very essential and is done once bi monthly to keep the birds free from parasitic diseases. Deforming should be done either in the evening or early in the morning. If necessary top 0.5cm of litter is scraped and removed to prevent re-infection. A decreasing lighting schedule needs to be followed in the growers till 20 weeks of age. Growing pullets should never be exposed to increase lighting schedule. Debarking is recommended between 12 and 16 weeks, although it can be done at an earlier stage, depending upon convenience.

Feed restriction for broiler breeders is important during the growing period to control the body weight and maturity. Failure to do this result in increased feed cost, reduced egg production and hatchability. Both qualitative and quantitative restrictions are in vogue. Energy levels, quality of feed, health of the flock and season of the year has a direct bearing on the amount of restriction to be followed.

The body weight of few birds of each new batch should be measured weekly or bi-weekly. This would provide information about the uniformity of birds and also help to regulate the feeding program.



Chicken Feed Requirements:

Items
Broiler Starter
Broiler Finisher
Chick
Grower
Layer
Breeder

0-6 weeks
6-9 weeks
0-8 weeks
8-20 weeks
20-80 weeks
20-80 weeks
Metabolizable energy
2900
3000
2700
2700
2700
2800
Crude protein[%]
22
19
22
16
18
18
Crude fibre[%]
6
6
7
8
8
8
Acid insoluble ash[%]
3
3
4
4
4
4
Total sulpher amino acid[%]
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.50
0.50
0.50
Lysine[%]
0.9
0.9
1.0
0.7
0.5
0.5
Methionlac
[ %]
0.35
0.35
0.35
0.25
0.25
0.25
Vitamin A
6000
6000
4000
4000
8000
8000
Vitamin D
600
600
600
600
1200
1200
Thiamine
2
2
6
6
6
6
Riboflavin
5
5
5
5
8
8
Pantothenic acid
12
12
10
10
15
15
Nicotinic acid
40
40
30
20
20
20
Biotin
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.15
0.15
Vitamin B12
8
8
15
15
30
30
Alpha tocopherol
20
20
10
10
10
20
Choline chloride
1400
1400
1300
-
-
1300
Linoleum acid [%]
1
1
1
1
1
1
Salt [%]
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
Calcium [ %]
1
1
1
1
2.75
2.75
Phosphorus
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
Manganese
60
60
55
55
55
55
Iodine
1
1
1
1
1
1
Iron
40
40
20
20
20
20
Copper
4
4
2
2
2
2
Zinc
50
50
-
-
-
-
Moisture
10
10
10
10
10
10

Feed Requirement of Egg Type Chicken of Various Age Groups:

Ingredients
1
2
1
2
1
2
Maize
32.00
44.10
27.10
0
35.0
20.80
Sorghum [white variety]
11.00
0
0
41.00
0
0
Prealmillet
0
0
0
0
0
20.00
Rice Polish
16.80
18.00
40.00
40.00
30.00
30.00
Wheat bran
0
6.80
15.00
0
3.30
0
Sal seed meal
5.00
0
0
0
0
0
Groundnut cake
11.00
0
0
11.00
10.00
7.00
Maize gluten meal
0
6.00
0
0
10.00
12.00
Sunflower cake
11.00
6.00
5.00
0
0
0
Mustard cake
0
6.00
5.00
0
0
0
Fish meal
12.00
12.00
6.00
6.00
4.00
0
Meat meal
0
0
0
0
0
2.00
Limestone
0.70
0.50
0.60
1.00
1.60
1.00
Salt
0
0
0.80
0.50
5.50
5.60
Mineral and vitamin mixture
0.10
0.10
0.10
01.0
0.10
0.10


Insurance of Bird:

Insurance cover to all the beneficiary families proposed to be provided under the project.  All birds to be procured by target groups or the birds which are covered under breed improvement will be insured for three years at the applicable rate of premium i.e. 0.02 % per annum. The beneficiaries of the project will also stand covered under Group Life Insurance Scheme as per project norm.

Beneficiaries Details:

The beneficiaries of the project will be from BPL families and also they are belonging poor and women. A total of 100 SHGs and approx 1000/2000 families will be directly benefited under the project. The detail of coverage of families under poultry development project is also as follows:





Monitoring & Evaluation:

Under the project a massive IEC exercise during the first year of the project shall be carried out PRA is an important ingredient of the IEC exercise. During PRA exercise, benchmark survey of the project area will be carried out with the help of CBOs as to the exact study of the key activity at grass root level. It is proposed to bring 1000/2000 families under the umbrella of the project by genetic improvement of the existing livestock as also to assist 100 SHGs to adopt economic activity of poultry farming by purchase of good quality milch bird. Based on this objective, the indicators will be formulated by the district to proceed from existing status to desired level. The progress and achievement through these indicators will be regularly monitored.

Raw Material Supply:

The concentrated feeds are available in the local market. At the first instance, the implementing agency shall procure it from other breeding farms both for distribution to target beneficiaries and parent stock development.  Later on, it will develop its own parent stock distribution of chick to the target beneficiaries. These will make available by the implementing agency from the financial assistance given for the proposed as envisaged in the project.

Training Component:

Project envisages involving 1000/2000 families in improved poultry practices. Scientific and sociological methods will be employed to inculcate improved poultry culture in the area. It will require massive training at various levels. Both the beneficiaries and department functionaries will be trained at various levels.

The vocation of animal husbandry being largely in the hands of rural poor having exceptionally low literacy level, the practices adopted to rear their bird are largely primitive and traditional as this vulnerable society of the project area has not been exposed to latest scientific techniques in bird rearing. Consequently, these people have not been able to extract the optimum production out of their livestock despite putting all the labour. It is imperative to teach them better animal husbandry practices and advantages by hybrid rearing with own hatching technique.

All the families to be covered under the project are to be given training in poultry rearing through organizing training camps and extension program inter-aila, using audio visuals. This training had got to be a regular feature in order to give continues stimulus to the farmers as well as the staff engaged in the implementation of the project.

Some of the program innovators are also to be exposed to the development of animal husbandry outside the state with a view to demonstrates the achievements made in the field of animal husbandry practices.

There will be 2 types of training; institutional and field training. The field training will be done at three stages i.e. village level, block level and district level. Poultry development Committee shall be the main tool to educate the rural people about the latest animal husbandry practices. There is need of extension through audio-visual aids, group discussions, meetings with experts from animal husbandry department and other so that hard labour combined with latest know how transforms animal breeder’s life. The breeders will be provided with package of practices of better animal husbandry in the shape of pamphlets, circulars, exhibits, magazines and booklets, which will serve the purpose of bringing about a change in the mindset to a considerable extent. An exhibitions cum-training hall namely poultry home highlighting success of progressive farmers will really act as a place for other livestock breeders to choose a role model.  Meetings at village, block, and district level will help to adopt latest scientific package from absolute package. The institutional training for the beneficiaries and functionaries will be provided in the institutions identified above.

Marketing Arrangement of the Products:

A large chick population is potential for enhanced income, better nutrition and manure for agricultural purposes. This is also true that most of the poultry farmers are poor, weak and vulnerable families especially in such areas, which have been left out. As a result of this project, there will be an increase in the populations of hybrid bird rearing leading to enhance egg and meat production. Sale of poultry in the form of cut up parts has also started, but this is a very insignificant part. Meat from culled and discontinued broilers is also sold also most at the same price in the absence of adequate supply and quality control measures. Presently, the egg and meat are disposed of in the following manner:

1. For domestic consumption
2. Meat in different form of disc like fry, curry etc.
3. Sold in the local market

Existing Markets:

There is a heavy demand of egg and meat not only in the local market but also demand for it increased at the national market, hence marketing problem does not arises. Every year thousands of egg and birds are coming from the neighboring State and other big state of India. Indian Army are highly demand and always supply are short due shortage stock.

Strategy for Expanding the Markets in Future:

The PIA will set up various cooperatives units with the selected beneficiaries for successful marketing of their egg and meat. In addition the proposed project area is near to the main market where egg and meat can be sold easily. We may able to market to the neighboring states also.

The Implementing Agency shall take up appropriate program for marketing of produces under the project by a way of collecting/processing and organizing exhibitions etc. In addition more participants/SHG members shall expose to the bird fairs for better marketing and production.

 Infrastructure Development:

Infrastructure development is the backbone of this project. Infrastructure is required to be created both as backward as well as forward linkages. Whereas small quantum of infrastructure development is proposed under Training & extension and Milch Bird Development and management Components, special and adequate infrastructure is required to be created under Milch Bird rehabilitation and Marketing Components. The following infrastructure shall be developed.

1. Poultry Development Shed
2. Training Aids like Video Cassettes, VCPs etc.
3. Mini Feed Mixing Plant
4. Sale Points for Live Stock Sale
5. Feed Mixing Plant House
6. Feed Godown
7. Feed Analytical Laboratory House with Necessary
8. Procurement of one Generator with Installation Charges

Benefits/ Impacts of the project in Terms of Increase in Economy:

It is expected that the egg and meat production in the District will rise from present goal giving an addition income by way of sale of egg and meat and an additional income by way of sale of by product.

Financial parameters for calculating economics of the project are as follows:
1. Average conception rate     : 50%
2. Survival rate of chick     : 80%
3. Average egg production per local bird   : 2 kgs 
4. Average egg production per cross bird   : 8 Lts 
5. Average egg laying days per year    : 280
6. Average egg price per litre    : Rs. 27
7. Concentrate feed per egg laying bird   : 4.5kgs
8. Concentrate feed per non- egg laying bird   : 1 kg
9. Cost of concentrate feed/kg [subsidized]   : 4.70
10. Cost of local feed per kg    : Nil
11. Cost of crossbred bird     : 12500
12. % of Cock: Hen     : 10.90

Assumptions:

* Egg production per bird has been assumed at one/day constant
* Survival rate of newborn chick has been assumed to be 80%
* Ratio of male and female chick has been assumed as 10.90
* Rate of sale of egg and meat has been assumed at a constant price of Rs. 2/ per egg and Rs. 50 per kg
* Only gross income from the enhanced egg and meat production has been calculated and expenditure has not been calculated since most of the expenditure is to come from project funds and also due to diverse nature of components, it is not possible to calculate exactly the expenditure made on the animals.

Risk factors affecting: The Project Objectives of Increase in Income Etc.:

1. Temperature for holding fertile eggs before incubation varies from 10°to 21° [50°-70°F].  Better results are obtained with 16° C [60°F] when eggs are stored for 7 days or less and with 10°C [50°F] when stored for more days. At very low temperature eggs do not hatch well. Duration of storage after a week is inversely proportional to percent hatchability. Relative humidity of storage chamber should be maintained at 70 to 80 percent as low humidity results in loss of water from eggs. Soiled of dirty eggs should not be used for hatching, and if used should be first cleaned with a dry cloth. Eggs stored with broad end up hatch better.

             Modalities to Minimize Risk:

a] There shall be regular supplies of raw materials of each unit.
b] Proper training of target beneficiaries shall be ensured.
c] Selection of target beneficiaries shall be base on a detail benchmark survey by the implementing agency.
d] High yielding crossbred bird and quality feeds and other inputs shall be ensured.
e] Veterinary support shall be ensured.
f] Establishment of linkage with credit institutions shall also be assured.
g] Political interference shall be avoided fro fair, transparent in selection process.
h]  Integrity and transparency of the credit scheme shall not be affected by the vested interest.

Criteria for Monitoring and evaluation of the Project:

Having set the indicators for the success of the project, continuous monitoring, evaluation and mid-term corrections, if any, will be carried out Monitoring/ evaluation of the project will be done as follows:

1. Monitoring by the village level Poultry Development Committee, on prescribed Performa as designed on the basis of success indicators. The Committee will keep a proper record of the achievements. 

2. Monitoring by Block level Poultry Development Committee on the reports submitted on prescribed Performa by the Village level Committee.

3. Monitoring by the Poultry Development Committee on the reports submitted by Block level Committee. 

4. Monitoring through field visits/inspections by various level officer of the implementing agency.  

5. Social audit by the Village Authority.

6. Mid-term evaluation by independent agency appointed or state/central government.

7. Based on the mid-term evaluation report, midterm correction, if any, will be carried out by the PIA and the impact of the corrections will also be closely monitored.

8. At the end of the project period, the institutions created under the project i.e. village level, block level and poultry development committee will sustain the project. The accounts of these committee will be got audited from chartered accountants.

9. Impact assessment of the project will be got carried out from an independent agency or from the agency to be appointed by GOI after one year of the culmination of the project.

Technical Scrutinizes and Technical feasibility of the Project:

Helping Oppress People’s Environment(HOPE) formulate the proposed project in consultation with the Private Consultant and Department of Animal Husbandry and veterinary and the department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry have studied the project and also provided necessary technical inputs and given observation on technically feasible and economically viable. It was further observed that the scientific approach in the proposed poultry farming project would go a long way in improving the socio-economic condition of the poor farmers of the project area.











                   PROJECT REPORT ON EDUCATION



                         PROJECT REPORT ON EDUCATION

Background:

The National Policy on Education [NPE] was approved by the Parliament in May 1986 and the program of Action [POA] for its implementation in August 1986. These documents identified the goals of educational development and the strategies to be adopted for achievement of those goals. 
Education about India’s common cultural heritage has been identified in Para 3.4 of National Policy on education as one of the core area under the National System of Education, the Policy[ Para 8.1] has stressed on the need to bridge the schism between the formal system of education and India’s rich and varied cultural traditions. In Para 8.2 the Policy has called for enriching the curricula and processes of education in as many manifestations as possible.
The national Policy on education [Para 8.4 & 8.5] has laid considerable emphasis on value education by highlighting the need to make education a forceful tool for cultivation of social and moral values. The policy has started that in our cultural plural society, education should foster universal and eternal values, oriented towards the unity and integration of our people. The policy has mentioned that such value education should help eliminate obscurantism, religious fanaticism, violence, superstition and fatalism. While referring to the National System of Education, the policy [Para 3.4] has resolved to carry on all educational program in strict conformity with secular values.
The Policy in Para 3.10 has stipulated that the nation as a whole will assume the responsibility of providing resource support for implementing the program of educational transformation.

Project for which support is requested:
Being a progressive country, illiteracy is one of the burning problems in India. The target areas are situated in north eastern states which are backward villages. Most of the villages in the proposed project areas 67% men & 46% women are literate. 45% children are attending school in the area but the dropout rate is very high. Almost 85% children quit their education before reaching up to the Tenth standard. There are English medium schools surrounding the target area. The nearest English medium school is 1-5 kilometer away from the target area. No voluntary organization is working for promoting education among children. Helping Oppress People’s Environment (HOPE) has been working in the area to promote education for handicapped children and also looking forward to provide education to the selected children poor and underprivileged in order to eradicate illiteracy. The need of Education Project felt as an important program for educating non-school going children. This school would be an English medium school and also within the easiest reach of the children of that area. If qualitative will be available in the same area, dropout rate will definitely reduce. At the initial stage the Organization will establish Schools at the following location/villages.

GOAL:
To provide qualitative education to the underprivileged rural children;

What are the key activities?
Procurement of books for the selected students according to their class
Procurement of uniforms
Teaching materials
Furniture & Fittings [table, desk, bench, chair, blackboard etc]
Teacher’s salary
Food & Lodging for the selected students
Construction of School Building, Hostel for both boys and girls and staff quarters [Non teaching and Teaching]
Construction of Auditorium
Construction and Development of School Compound and Sports Complex 
Advocacy with the State government/ concerned department to pressure rise to carry on the activities after the Organization phase out.

What results do you expect to see?
Poor and neglected children will have the opportunity to study
Health condition of the poor and neglected children will be improved
Educational facilities will be available in the area
Children will be better able to go to a school, which will be nearest to their home;
Street children will be able join the mainstream of the life;
Beneficiaries will be able to more conscious towards their health;
Lives of the beneficiaries will be more dignified;
Children would be feeling social security & moral support.
Dropout’s rates will be reduced
The carrier counseling will be provided after the higher secondary level

Introduction:

The Residential Educational Institution will be established in north eastern State.

Objectives:

To perform education/welfare activities with domain in the entire development area villages. The Organization will provide education from primary to Secondary levels for every section of the society with welfare schemes for the poor/women/backward classes/scheduled castes/scheduled tribes. Initially, the Organization is going to open a Residential Educational Institution in north eastern state.
* To spread education through providing qualitative education to poor tribal children along with basic Health Care & extra co-curriculum activities;
* To increase education level of selected children;
* To reinforce the importance of child education in the villages surrounded the target area;
* To aware parents & other villagers about the importance of education for the children;
* To develop self-confidence and self esteem of beneficiaries and their parents;

School Campus:
School campus will be secured and fully equipped with all facility to provide a complete environment for overall personality development.
The School will spread over 15 acre of land in each area and will consist of all facilities to provide best educational environment and over all development of student’s personality.
Project Implementing Agency [PIA] will provide hostel facility on campus with separate hostel boys and girls as per the given norms. All inmates of the hostel have to observe prescribed rules. It consists of common room with indoor games and television set with cable connection.
The entire campus will be having effective security arrangement for safe environment.
* The wide range of sports facilities will be available for indoor and outdoor games.
* The campus will have a medical centre to cater the needs of staff and students with the service of resident doctor.
* On campus hostel facility separately for boys and girls along with separate mess for girls will be served.
* An Auditorium with seating capacity of 2000 with all audiovisual facilities will be there.

Hostels:
The School will consist of separate Hostels and Boys and Girls.
The rooms are divided into
* Single seated
* Double seated
* Triple seated
Each room will be equipped with all facilities to provide comfortable environment for the students. All inmates of the hostels have to observe prescribed rules.

The following facilities will be provided.

* 24-hour generator facilities to beat power cuts
* Hot water and cold water supply is available according to seasonal needs
* Common room facilities with Indoor games like Table Tennis, Chess, Carom etc. and Television set with cable connection.
* Well- equipped modern mess facility to provide nourishing and quality food to the resident boys and girls separately. [Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian food is served in hostel mess]
* The hostel rooms are fully furnished with bed, study table, chairs and fans etc.
* The entire campus is quite safe and secure. Security staff at security gate itself controls entry to the campus.



Sports Facilities:
To provide the all round physical and mental development, the School will consist of wide range of sports ground for the following sports under supervision of experienced and qualified physical education teacher.
The following outdoor sports facilities will be made available.

* Volleyball
* Cricket Ground with well maintained pitch
* Football Ground with well maintained
* Basketball
* Athletics Track
The Indoor games will include Table Tennis, Badminton, Carom, Chess etc.
Apart from these basic facilities the Society has planned to provide the following facilities for its students:
* Open Air Theatre
* Gymnasium
* Swimming Pool

Telecom Facilities:
The School will have in campus PCO for telecommunication facilities to provide continuous communication link. This facility will be available for 24 hours.

Medical Facilities:
There will be a well-equipped medical facility within the campus. This dispensary will be under the supervision of full time resident doctor. It will also be equipped with all medicines and accessories for preliminary checkup and care. The School will also provide vehicle facilities in case of emergency. These facilities will be available 24 hours. 

Canteen Facilities:
The canteen will also be available within the campus for day –to-day needs of the students. Canteens provide all normal daily requirements of the students. It will remain open on every working day.  

Library:
Library is an important asset for any centre of higher learning, which provides services and facilities to meet the requirements of learning, teaching, research & development and consultancy programs. Hence, efforts are always directed towards creating a very rich library having all-important National and International journals/newspaper, encyclopedia and magazines.

The School will have an ultra modern Air Cooled/Air Conditioned Library comprising of books, magazine, etc and will keep provision to fulfill the demand of the students and Teachers during the first year itself, which will be replenished to the tune of reasonable for every year confirming syllabi of various courses.

Library will consist of:
* Issue/Return Section
* Reference Section
* Newspapers
* Magazine Section
* Audiovisual Section
It will have collection of carefully selected books in all the areas of Science, Arts, Commerce and computers along with collection for literatures. This library will be connected to INTERNET for the benefit of the students to get the access for the latest publications in the relevant fields.
In addition, several fictions of renowned authors will form a part of library to facilitate the all round development of our students.

The library will have the membership of other renowned institutions, the resources of which will be readily available for easy access for the members. The catalogue of the library will be computerized which facilities the users to check the reference material quickly. The library will provide excellent environment and material to all the users to keep abreast of the latest development in various areas.

Estimated Budget for Day cum Residential School: 

BUDGET AT A GLANCE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
[Amount Crores]
S. No.
Particulars
Amount [in Rs.]
A.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE:

1.
Land development for construction of School Complex
10.00
2.
Construction of School Building
50.00
3.
Construction of Hostel[ Girls]
10.00
4.
Construction of Hostel[ Boys]
10.00
5.
Construction of Indoor Stadium
5.00
6.
Development of Sports Complex with ground
15.00
7.
Construction of Staff Quarter
5.00
8.
Construction of Auditorium
15.00

Sub Total
120.00
B.
NON RECURRING EXPENDITURE:

1.
Cost of Computer sets 100 Nos.
1.00
2.
Library books
1.00
3.
Furniture and Fittings
5.00
4.
Utensils
1.00
5.
Machine and Equipments
2.00
6.
School Bus
15.00

Sub Total
25.00

C.
TEACHER’S SALARIES:

1.
Salaries for undergraduate teachers 50 Nos. @ Rs. 15,000 per month for each teacher for 36 months
2.70
2.
Salaries for graduate teachers [B.Ed.] 50 Nos. @ Rs. 20,000 per month for each teacher for 36 months
3.60
3.
Salaries for post graduate teachers [B.Ed.] 50 Nos. @ Rs. 30,000 per month for each teacher for 36 months
5.40
4.
Salary for Principal [ Post Graduate B.Ed] @ Rs. 50,000 per month for 36 months
1.80
5.
Salary for Vice Principal [ Post Graduate B.Ed] @ Rs.35,000 per month for 36 months
1.26
6.
Salary for Computer Assistant @ Rs. 10,000 per month for 36 months
0.04
7.
Salary for Accountant @ Rs. 15,000 per month for 36 months
0.06
8.
Salary for Administrative Staff personnel 5 Nos. @ Rs. 8,000 per month for 36 months 
0.15

Sub Total
15.01
D.
OTHER COST EXPENSES:

1.
Cost of teaching materials for 36 months
0.50
2.
Wages for M. R. workers for 36 months
1.00
3.
Other cost expenses for telephone bill, electricity bill, water bill, postage, stationery etc.
0.25

Sub Total
1.75
E.
FOOD AND DRESS FOR POOR STUDENTS:

1.
Fooding for 1000 poor students for 36 months
3.50
2.
Dress for 1000 students [ summer and winter]
0.25

Sub Total
3.75
F
Contingencies
5.00

GRAND TOTAL [ A TO F]
170.51

BUDGET AT A GLANCE
FOR
EDUCATION IN CORPORATION WITH SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

S. No.
Particulars
Amount
[ in Crores]
1
INTEGRATED PIGGERY DEVELOPMENT
IN TAMENGLONG DISTRICT, MANIPUR STATE
38.10
2
EMPOWERMENT OF SHG WITH DEVELOPMENT OF
POULTRY UNITS IN NONEY, TAMENGLONG DISTRICT, MANIPUR
33.00
3
ESTABLISHMENT OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
170.51

GRAND TOTAL
241.61