Chironji Processing Unit
This project profile outlines the establishment of a modern Chironji processing unit to clean, shell, grade, and package chironji nuts. The unit transforms harvested chironji nuts into high-value clean kernels for confectionery, sweets, and medicinal use.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Plant & Machinery | 9.5 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | 0.8 |
| Working Capital | 6.33 |
| Total | 16.63 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 1.66 |
| Term Loan | 9.27 |
| Working Capital Loan | 5.69 |
| Total | 16.63 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment5
- Vibro Separator MachineBuy on Amazon ↗
Machine for separating foreign matter.
- Seed Decorticator and sieving machineBuy on Amazon ↗
Machine for shelling and sieving seeds.
- Metal DetectorBuy on Amazon ↗
Equipment for metal detection in processed nuts.
- Filling and packaging machineBuy on Amazon ↗
Automatic filling and packaging machine for final product.
- Material handling and other equipmentBuy on Amazon ↗
General material handling tools and equipment.
Raw materials1
- Chironji NutBuy on Amazon ↗
4-5 month old harvested chironji nuts with removed green skin.
Manufacturing process
- Harvesting and storage of chironji fruits and removal of green skins
- Cleaning of the nuts with water and sun drying
- Hauling or shelling the nuts to separate kernels
- Grading of the kernels based on size and quality
- Filling and packaging into retail packets
Market
Chironji kernels are high-priced dry fruits in high demand for traditional Indian sweets, kheer, and medicinal formulations, with a growing global nut and fruit market.
From the project report
