SWATI GRAMODYOG SANSTHAN

Identification of alternative sustainable sources of income for the

production groups

Submitted by:
Sourav Jena| PGP-16-153
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Mission and Vision:

To bring a change in the behaviour and thoughts of people and to build innate capacity in
them to utilize their natural resources to improve their quality of life and increase livelihood
opportunities in a manner that is sustainable resulting in socio-economic development of
the region.

It was established in the year 1992.

The talent pool of local educated, uneducated and
unemployed youth are used to undertake social projects on
sustainable development of rural Himalaya
Horticulture production, animal husbandry, health and
education are improved through the NGOs capacity
building and agriculture training
Livelihood conditions in the village have improved through
the formation of self help group

NOTABLE PROJECTS:
Establishment of rural water supply and improved sanitation facilities through World
Bank project
Ministry of Science and Technology project which focused on training to rural women
in Angora rabbit rearing and wool production
Indo-German Social Service Society project in collaboration with CAPART, Lucknow
for the cultivation of off-season vegetables
1 2 PROJECT DETAILS 3 4 5 6 7

Project Objectives Beneficiaries Activities DOCC Objectives

Direct- Farmers and Primary and To understand the
Identification of Secondary research
their families of ground realities of rural
alternative sustainable Identification of
Egyaradevi village India and work towards
sources of income for alternative income
Indirect- Production making a minor
the production groups generation sources
Group members, Feasibility and contribution, however
along with their Viability Analysis small it might be,
families Recommendation & towards their
implementation plan upliftment.

Background Research Field Visits Primary Research Feasibility Analysis

Monthly meetings of NGO officials Financial analysis
Three days orientation
production groups Villagers Value chain
program
DRDO officials recommendation
Research on the pre-
Research Local market visit Market Research Feedback from
established production
Krishi Vigyan Kendra members within the
Methodology groups FGDs, interviews Munsyari value chain
1 2 3 DT APPLICATION & ASSESMENT 4 5 6 7
The food produced from their fields is first used by the
A family and any surplus food is either sold in their
neighbourhood or taken to the market
People also rear goats for milk and meat. ASK
Surveys, interviews and FGDs
There is scarcity of water for irrigation. Lack of water for irrigation
E Dish antennae and cell phones are common in all the
households


Nuisance of wild animals like monkeys and boars.
Non-usage of fertilizers , insecticides and pesticides
In micro level, women are the bread earners and male spend Migration of youth to bigger cities
their time in drinking, gambling and hanging out with friends Willingness of farmers to adopt modern agricultural
techniques
People are friendly and maintain a healthy relationship with
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their neighbors
People engage in community dinners in the neighbourhood.
TRY
Purchase of milk through milk ATM.
The prices offered by local dairy is quite realistic
The village doesnt have any water tanks. The community
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tap serves the purpose of irrigation
There are two ration shops located near the village which
serve the grocery needs of the village For farmers who are risk averse, we propose
building polyhouse by using PVC pipes as frames,
Most of the people are from the scheduled castes. So, there RAPID instead of steel frame
is no caste discrimination They will be less sturdy but will require nearly one
PROTOTYPING

U The alpha males are in control of their families. They hardly
work and spend most of their time in playing cards and
tenth of the investment.
These polyhouses will last up to 3-5 years
engaging in some or other forms of gambling
Farmers divide their landholdings such that they can sow
different types of crops at a time
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Requirements:
Requirements:
Polyhouse enclosure in 50 sq. m. of land
Air conditioned room, maintained at a temperature of 23+/- 1C.
Drip irrigation and exhaust
Compost, polythene bags and water sprinkler
Sprinklers if necessary
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
Cost-Benefit Analysis:
No. of bags: 14
Crops to be produced:
Quantity Produced (Kg): 20
Off season Vegetables
Price per quintal: 8000
Exotic Vegetables
Profit (deducting variable cost & taxes): 130000 approximately
Break Even Period: 6 to 10 months (with or without bank loan)[Depending
Break Even Period: 10 months (with or without bank loan)
on the crops grown]
There is not much water requirement in this method and thus
Drip irrigation technique optimizes water usage thus overcomes the
overcomes the barrier of lack of water due to irregular rainfall.
barrier of lack of water due to irregular rainfall.
As it is a closed room, the threat of wild animals is averted.
As it is a closed enclosure, the threat of wild animals is averted.
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IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
The requisite training will be provided at the
A three year implementation plan has been developed to ensure successful completion Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan.
of the proposal: The construction of the polyhouses will be taken up
1. Identification of 25 champion farmers for Pilot phase implementation by the NGO and the tender will be given collectively
2. Training for the Champion farmers before implementation to minimise the cost of construction
3. Construction of Polyhouses/Mushroom cultivation for the 25 champion farmers The purchase of seeds and the sale of the produce
4. Sowing of seeds and commissioning of Polyhouses Polyhouses/Mushroom cultivation will also be done through the federation to attain
5. Repeating the above process again for the next two years for 25 and 50 farmers higher values.
through buddy program in the following years.

Activities Planned/Actuals
YEAR 1

A project proposal for setting up of Identification of champion farmers for Pilot phase implementation
Survey of associated farmers based on farmer identification rubrix
M1
25 farmers
M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 M10 M11 M12

100 polyhouses for the period of 3 Survey of associated farmers based on farmer identification rubrix
Training and workshop for the Champion farmers before implementation M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 M10 M11 M12

years has been prepared as is due Polyhouse farming technique

Polyhouse farming technique

approval from the HANS Irrigation techniques

Irrigation techniques
Sowing and harvesting techniques
foundation. Sowing and harvesting techniques
Crop cycle
Crop cycle
Construction of Polyhouses for the 25 champion farmers M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 M10 M11 M12
Identify a vendor with the lowest quotation for constructing polyhouses
Identify a vendor with the lowest quotation for constructing polyhouses
Identify suitable sites for building the polyhouses
Identify suitable sites for building the polyhouses
Construction of the polyhouses
Construction of the polyhouses
Soil Testing and Soil Treatment

Gantt Chart for the Soil Testing and Soil Treatment

Drip Irrigation facility setup
Drip Irrigation facility setup
implementation plan Sowing of seeds and commissioning of Polyhouses
Commisioning & operation of polyhouse
M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8 M9 M10 M11 M12

Commisioning & operation of polyhouse

Technical Assistance
Technical Assistance

Period of Activity
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Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: THE DEDICATED TEAM

Quarterly report based on the following:

Financial earnings (monthly income)
Production yield
Maintenance of polyhouse
Expenses incurred in the construction
vis--vis budget parameters

Criterions for selection of the champion farmers:

Availability of land Performance evaluation of farmers will
Ability to share the capital be conducted at regular intervals
Connectivity / accessibility to roads The technical staff will provide
ROLE OF platforms for champion-buddy pairs to
Self-interest in the project
NGO discuss and share knowledge
Socially influential
Existing knowledge about polyhouse farming/ button The technical staff will prepare a
mushroom cultivation technique Brown Bag guidebook
Good performance in farming exhibited (high yield, Swati Gramodyog will facilitate training
efficient farming etc.) if any required
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 OVERALL EXPERIENCE & TAKEAWAYS

The face of agriculture in India is deteriorating day by day.

The changes in the environment has highly affected the
bottom of the pyramid
There is a growing need of providing them with
sustainable alternative sources of income
The traditional methods of agriculture must be replaced
with modern ones specially in the mountainous regions
The youth should be encouraged to pursue agriculture

Life in the bottom of the pyramid is very tough

The demand characteristics is similar to that of cities but
are restricted due to lack of finances and accessibility
Development of India on a macro level can only be
sustained through its micro level rural developments
mainly in the areas of agriculture, education and health.
THANK YOU
ANNEXURE
POLYHOUSE FINANCIALS

Capital & Land Requirement

With bank Without bank

Loan Loan
Land Area (sq ft) 600 600
Initial total Investment 140000 140000
Govt Subsidy 70000 70000
Required Capital 70000 70000
Bank Loan 52500
Required personal
Investment 17500
Interest 3675

Detailed
Calculation
ALTERNATIVE CROPS WHICH CAN BE GROWN INSIDE A POLYHOUSE
 BUTTON MUSHROOM

Capital & Land Requirement

With bank Loan Without bank Loan No of Bags 14

Land Area (sq ft) 400 400 Quantity Produced (Kg) 20
Building Enclosure 80000 80000 Price per quintal 8000
Air Conditioning 30000 30000 Price of produce 160000
Initial total Investment 110000 110000 Cost of Produce
Bank Loan 82500 Cost of planting material 1200
Required personal Investment 27500 110000 fertilizers & pesticides 200
Interest/year 5775 Total 1400
Contribution 158600
Premium (2.5% of Crop Value) 3965
Service Tax 14.8% 23472.8
Profit 131162.2

Break Even
Withour Bank Loan 10.06387511
With Bank Loan
Investment 115066.3066
Return 115066.3066
Balance -2.15368E-09
Detailed Months 10.52739036
Calculation
 REFERENCES

http://www.agmarknet.nic.in/agnew/NationalBEnglish/rpt5CommodityDailyReport_cat.aspx

http://www.tribuneindia.com/mobi/news/himachal/strawberries-in-demand-but-state-growers-
seek-more-help/208829.htmL

http://www.edgeindiaagrotech.com/income-and-capital-return-under-greenhouse-cultivation

http://nhb.gov.in/report_files/strawberry/STRAWBERRY.htm