Soya Chunks are textured vegetable protein, popularly known as Soya Bodi or Soya Nuggets. Soya chunks are made using soyaflour that has been ‘defatted’ or the oil is removed. They are the by-products left after extracting soybean oil and have a rough texture when left dry. The texture quickly changes to soft and spongy as soon as submerged in warm water or added to gravy. They are known as ‘vegetarian’s meat’ as their nutritional profile is comparable to several non-vegetarian foods. Soya chunks are also very versatile and can also be cooked to have a similar flavour as non-veg curries. Soy is full of polyunsaturated fats, proteins and omega 3 fatty acids. 100 grams of uncooked soya chunks have 345 calories with 52 grams of protein, 0.5 grams total fat, 33 grams carbohydrates and 13 grams dietary fibre. They are also rich in calcium and iron while providing no extra sugar or sodium to the body. Soya chunk making business can be started with a very small amount and one can earn great profit from the same.

With the increasing health consciousness among the general people, the use of Soyabean is getting acceptance in the form of textured vegetable protein, Soya fortified wheat flour, Soya milk, Tofu and Soya curd etc. Soya Chunk is gaining popularity as health conscious Indians are consuming more in their daily meal. The soya nugget market in India is growing at a rate of 25% to 30% year on year basis, which are prompting companies to become more active. The demand for Soya nuggets is on the rise both in households and in the commercial food joints, hostels, hospitals, defence kitchens etc. because of its high protein content, cheap price, taste and easy to cook nature. While new entrants have started offering soya chunks, older players are expanding capacities to meet demand. Being mainly the country of vegetarians, India has indeed a very great potential for Soya products.

The proposed project is that of setting up of Soya Chunk Making Business unit at the proposed location. The potential target customers and market for the proposed set-up would comprise of the customers of local Retail Stores, Departmental Stores, Convenience Stores, Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets, Restaurants, Hotels, Canteens and Online Stores.

A Project Report is not only essential for obtaining financial assistance from Bank/ Financial Institution/Funding Agency but also the most important document either to participate in the development schemes of MSME Sector/ Department of Industries or in completing various time consuming government formalities connected with planning and commercial operation of the proposed business project.

This Detail Project Report (DPR)/ Business Plan has been developed in a well-structured PDF Format (Easy to Download, Convert into MS WORD through www.pdftoword.com, Edit for Personalised Customisation and Finally Printing the Report) to be presented as a Ready Project Proposal immediately thereby saving precious time of the promoter in the process of completing requisite formalities in anticipation of setting up the business project. Accordingly, following Project Templates has been deliberately left blank in order to facilitate customisation by the perspective entrepreneurs based on personal requirements and furnish necessary information on actual basis.

§ Project at a Glance                                     :             To be Filled Up as per Personal Requirements.

[Total Capital Expenditure, Working Capital, Estimated Cost of the Project, Amount of Bank Loan, Amount of Equity Capital and Amount of applicable Margin Money Subsidy – (Urban/Rural /General Category/ Special Category)].

§ General Information and Location          :             To be Furnished in the Blank Space.

[Name of the Unit/Firm, Address of the Proposed Project Location, Size of the Space Available and Occupancy under Ownership/Lease Agreement].

§ Promoter’s Background                            :             To be Furnished in the Blank Space.

[Name of the Promoter, Age, Communication Address, Educational Qualification, Work Experience and Special Training Attended, if Any].

 The Project Report/ Business Plan so presented include all the important aspects containing the following details;

CONTENTS

1.    Project at a Glance

2.    Highlights of the Project

3.    Project Introduction

4.    The Project Proposal

5.    The Products and its Uses

6.    Prospect for Investment

7.    Potential Target Customers/Market

8.    Market Entry Strategy

9.    Process Details and Technical Aspect

10. Installed and Operational Capacity

11. Quality Control and Standards

12. Raw Materials and Consumables

13. Power and Utility

14. Tentative Implementation Schedule

15. Basis & Presumptions

16. Capital Investment Estimates with Detail Project Economics

17. Computation of Working Capital Requirement

18. Estimated Total Project Investment

19. Proposed Means of Project Financing

20. Estimated Annual Sales Turnover

21. Projected Profitability Statement

22. Calculation of Interest Amount

23. Depreciation Schedule

24. Term Loan Repayment Schedule

25. Debt Service Coverage Ratio

26. Break-Even Analysis

27. Projected Cash Flow Statement

28. Projected Balance Sheet

29. Internal Rate Return

30. Pay Back Period

The presentation also supplements with important facts and useful information covering the areas as indicated below;

LIST OF ANNEXURES

1.   Basics of Food Processing Business

2.   Indian Food Processing Industry- Current Scenario and Recent Govt. Initiatives

3.   Statutory Permits and Business Licenses required for the Project

4.   Beginner’s Guide to Start the Project

5.   Smart Tips to Identify Suitable Project Location

6.   Critical Success Factors in Food Processing Business and

7.   Marketing Strategy and Promotional Ideas to Boost the Sale of the Business.

LIST OF ENCLOSURES

ENCLOSURE-1: HANDBOOK OF SOYA CHUNK MANUFACTURING BUSINESS, PMFME SCHEME, MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES, GOVT. OF INDIA.

ENCLOSURE-2: E-BOOK ON PMFME SCHEME, MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES, GOVT. OF INDIA.

ENCLOSURE-3: LATEST LIST OF “ONE DISTRICT ONE PRODUCT” (ODOP) FOR 713 DISTRICTS OF 35 STATES/UNION TERRITORIES UNDER PMFME SCHEME, MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES, GOVT. OF INDIA.

Thus the information provided would help in identifying in advance the infrastructure/resources required for the Project and approach the concerned government agencies accordingly. Hence, it becomes a complete document for further action towards realising the dream of becoming an entrepreneur.