Disposable Paper Plates & Dona
This project profile outlines the setup for manufacturing disposable paper plates and donas, which are widely used for serving food during family functions, religious gatherings, parties, and by sweet shops and caterers. The products are lightweight, leak-proof, hygienic, and serve as a convenient, disposable alternative to conventional crockery and steel utensils.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Building & Civil Work | 3 |
| Plant & Machinery | 0.85 |
| Other Misc. Assets | 1.5 |
| Total | 5.35 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 1.9 |
| Term Loan | 3.45 |
| Total | 5.35 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment1
- Hydraulic Press Machine with DieBuy on Amazon ↗
Ordinary press with one fixed platform and a moving plunger utilizing a specific die for shaping plates and donas
Raw materials1
- Silver Dona Paper RollBuy on Amazon ↗
Special quality paper reinforced with polythene sheets, pre-cut to size or rolls
Manufacturing process
- Mount the specific die corresponding to the desired shape and size onto the hydraulic press.
- Heat the die to the required operating temperature.
- Place the silver paper dona paper roll or pre-cut sheets between the male and female die components.
- Apply hydraulic pressure so the paper takes the shape of the die.
- Remove the formed product and load the next set of material.
- Trim the edges of the formed products to give them a proper finish.
- Package the plates and bowls separately and stock them for dispatch.
Market
These products have a vast urban and rural market driven by regular social functions, religious gatherings, marriages, birthdays, and widespread usage in sweet shops and small eateries. They provide a labor-saving, disposable alternative to traditional metal or ceramic utensils.
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