Air Pollution causes millions of deaths per year and 92% of cities around the world fail to meet the air quality safety guidelines of World Health Organization. India has become one of those countries with low air quality and many of its cities have a high level of air pollution in the world. This has happened mainly due to the rapid urbanisation, garbage, road dust, emission of harmful air pollutants from automobiles and growing factories. Face masks have become an increasingly common sight on the streets of cities around the world in recent time. The risk of bacterial and viral infections is high these days and it is always good to take preventive measures to avoid falling sick due to infections. In order to protect own-self from swine flu, common cold and other viral infections, wearing N95 pollution mask is recommended by various doctors as a precautionary measure whenever stepping out of home. N95 means that the mask can filter out at least 95% of particles of all sizes from the air. Moreover during the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic, masks, once relegated to specific professions, are quickly becoming commonplace.

India anti-pollution mask market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 7% through 2023 on account of rising pollution level, increasing inclination towards health awareness and expanding vehicle fleet size in the country. In addition to this, rapid development in the construction sector across the metro, tier I and tier II cities is also leading to an increase in the sales of air treatment products in India. Increasing incidences of respiratory diseases is leading to surge in per-capita expenditure on healthcare products in India and is forecast to remain one of the stimulators for anti-pollution mask taking the market size to USD 16.86 million (about Rs.118 Crores) by 2025. As far as competitive landscape is concerned, 3M and Honeywell are the leading players, having a strong brand recognition and credibility among Indian consumers followed by Vogmask etc. In view of the ever growing market demand of Face Masks and the outbreak of corona virus recently, the proposed Anti-Pollution/N95 Face Mask making unit provides a lucrative business opportunity for entrepreneurs to cater to the market demand successfully provided that the business venture maintains quality and competitive pricing.

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.   Highlights of the Project

2.   Project Introduction

3.   The Project Proposal

4.   The Product and its Uses

5.   Prospect for Investment

6.   Potential Target Customers/Market

7.   Market Entry, Distribution and Marketing Strategy

8.   Critical Success Factors

9.   Technology and Process Description

10. Installed and Operational Capacity

11. Quality 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;

1.   Statutory Permits and Business Licenses Required for Pollution Masks/ N95 Masks Making Business

2.   Important Steps to Start Pollution Masks/ N95 Masks Making Business

3.   Tips to Identify Suitable Project Location

4.   Photographs of Major Equipments and Machineries Required

5.   Contact Details of Equipment & Machinery Suppliers

6.   Contact Details of Raw Material Suppliers and

7.   Contact Details of Professional Consultants.

LIST OF ENCLOSURES

ENCLOSURE-1: E-BOOK ON SCHEMES FOR MSMEs, MINISTRY OF MSME, GOVT. OF INDIA.

ENCLOSURE-2: SALIENT FEATURES OF MUDRA LOAN SCHEME, MINISTRY OF MSME, GOVT. OF INDIA.

ENCLOSURE-3: FAQ ON MUDRA LOAN SCHEME.

ENCLOSURE-4: BRIEF ABOUT PSB LOANS IN 59 MINUTES SCHEME.

ENCLOSURE-5: FAQ ON PSB LOANS IN 59 MINUTES SCHEME.

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.