Cost of Production & Profitability
By Sowing on Beds - Method - I
| Planting material 450 kg @ Rs. 200/- per kg. |
90,000 |
| Land preparation, Sowing, Labour etc. |
28,000 |
| Peeling & Drying |
30,000 |
| Other expenses |
12,000 |
| Total expenses |
1,60,000 |
| |
| Output 450 kg Dry Safed Musli @ Rs. 600/- per
kg |
2,70,000 |
| Output 450 kg Planting Material @ Rs. 200/- per
kg |
90,000 |
| Total Earnings |
3,60,000 |
| |
| Total Earnings |
3,60,000 |
| Total Expenses |
1,60,000 |
| Total Profit |
2,00,000 |
|
By Sowing on Ridge - Method - II
| Planting material 350 kg @ Rs. 200/- per kg. |
70,000 |
| Land preparation, Sowing, Labour etc. |
22,000 |
| Peeling & Drying |
24,000 |
| Other expenses |
9,000 |
| Total expenses |
1,25,000 |
| |
| Output 350 kg Dry Safed Musli @ Rs. 600/- per
kg |
2,10,000 |
| Output 350 kg Planting Material @ Rs. 200/- per
kg |
70,000 |
| Total Earnings |
2,80,000 |
| |
| Total Earnings |
2,80,000 |
| Total Expenses |
1,25,000 |
| Total Profit |
1,55,000 |
|
Note :
- Price last updated on 15 February, 2006.
- Prices are per the prevailing market.
- Output is around 5-7 times of Planting Material.
- Multiplication of tubers depend on implemetation of package
of practices.
- The Profit calculation is for understanding purpose only.
- The actual earnings & expenses depend upon different
factors.
Tax Deduction
Being a Medicinal plant coming under horticultural crops,
Safed Musli cultivation entitles you to tax-free returns.
Financial support from Banks and Agri-financial institutions
is available for the cultivation of Musli. Safed Musli is
an endangered species and cultivation of this rare medicinal
herb will cover the way for natural conservation of it and
will earn a global support and recognition for the cultivators
of this plant. |
