Chilli is considered as one of the most important commercial crops and is widely used universal spice, tagged as wonder spice. Chillies are integral ingredient in many different cuisines around the world as it adds pungency, taste, flavour and colour to the dishes. Chillies are excellent source of vitamins A, B, C and E with minerals like molybdenum, manganese, potassium, thiamine and copper. The crop is sown after commencement of the southwest monsoon, i.e., from the first week of August and extending until October. Total crop duration is around four to five months, depending upon varieties cultivated, climate and the soil type. Harvesting is normally carried out manually. After harvesting, arrivals to the market start in February and continue till April after a proper drying under sunlight. In India, major chilli producing states are Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Gujarat and North Eastern region. The major chilly growing districts in Andhra Pradesh are Guntur, Krishna and Prakasham.

Chilli Powder is the pulverised blend of dried chillies (the primary ingredient) and other complementary spices. The Chilli powder grinding is a very simple process and does not involve any technicalities. After drying Chillies in sunlight, they are graded and ground with the help of pulveriser machine to convert them into powder form. Dried Chillies are cleaned manually to remove impurities like mud or stones before putting them in the pulveriser machine. Chilli Powders are then packed in printed pouches as per the contemplated packing quantities using automatic form, fill and sealing machine. Thus, Chilli Powder project can be easily initiated at a small-scale basis with the setup of Pulveriser machine and Packaging machine. 

The proposed project is that of setting up of a Chilli Powder Processing unit. The potential target market for the proposed set-up would comprise of customers of local area, Departmental stores, Supermarkets, Retail Stores, Traders, Suppliers, Hospitals, Caterers, Road-side Dhabas, Restaurants, Hostels, Canteens and Banquet Halls etc. 

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

31. Contact Details of Machinery Suppliers.

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

ENCLOSURE-2: 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.