OATS MAKING UNIT PROJECT REPORT

Oat (Avena sativa), a minor and cool season crop that has been used as a foodstuff for both humans and livestock for millennia. Oats are widely consumed breakfast cereal in all-region and provides numerous health benefits like lowering blood sugar levels, antioxidant-enriched, provides healthy bacteria, helps to manage weight and also provides fiber and beta gluten which helps to reduce cholesterol. Oats are the wholegrain made from cereal plant and Avena Sativa which is harvested for food consumption, animal feed and skin products. Punjab, Haryana, UP and limited areas in MP, Orissa, Bihar, West Bengal are the Oats growing states in India.

Oats have tremendous nutrients, protein, fiber, vitamins and carbohydrates which makes them an all-rounder breakfast option for working professionals as well as common consumers. Many working professionals prefer easy and quick breakfast options in breakfast which will give them enough nutrients and also easy to make. This opportunity was seized by many leading brands by introducing instant oats or quick oats segments. These instant oats are rolled extra thin and milled finer which makes the perpetration time considerably less. Quaker Oat Company introduced instant oats first time in the market.

An Oat meal protein bar is a new trend in the oats market for the consumer who has a busy morning. Easy to eat at any time and anywhere at convenience with multiple options such as Chocolate, Honey, Peanut Butter, Crunchy muesli, or plain oatmeal bar. Oats has a great potential for use in functional foods for their approved beneficial health claims to the human health and such oat related health claims could likely to rise in the future. Oats has a variety of flavour and types which give consumers a large list to choose from as per their preference. Larger variety and options in flavor create larger consumer base is one of the driving factors of the growing oats market. The global oats market size stood at USD 5.18 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 6.90 billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.8% during the period (2020-2027).

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 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].

This Project Report/ Business Plan covers all the important aspects of the Project containing Highlights of the Project, Introduction, Market Analysis, Operational Aspects and Financial Aspects. 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: READING MANUAL FOR OATS PROCESSING 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.