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Food Processing

Besan Manufacturing Unit

This unit manufactures besan (gram flour) by pulverising pulses, mainly gram, and packing it in food-grade polythene bags for retail distribution. The simple production technique allows for good profitability and meets regular household demand.


Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Building & Civil Work3
Plant & Machinery3
Working Capital1.8
Total7.8

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Raw materials & machinery

Manufacturing process

  1. Clean and prepare the pulses, mainly gram, for processing.
  2. Grind and pulverise the pulses using the pulverisor and atta chaki.
  3. Sift the ground flour using the sieve to ensure fine and uniform quality.
  4. Weigh and pack the finished besan into food-grade polythene bags.
  5. Seal the packages and apply product labels before distribution.

Market

Besan is a daily household item with high demand. Products can be Agmarked for quality assurance and sold through Apna Bazar, cooperative societies, and private retail shops.

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