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GHEE PRODUCTION UNIT

This is a Ghee production unit that processes milk into clarified butter fat (ghee) using specialized dairy machinery. The facility processes milk by separating cream, churning it into butter, and heating it to produce high-quality ghee for commercial sale.

Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Building & Civil Work2
Plant & Machinery16.44
Furniture & Fixtures1
Working Capital5
Total24.44

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Own Contribution2.44
Term Loan17.5
Working Capital Loan4.5
Total24.44

Raw materials & machinery

Machinery & equipment12

Raw materials2

Manufacturing process

  1. Pasteurize raw milk using a steam boiler.
  2. Homogenize and cool the milk.
  3. Separate cream from milk using a cream separator.
  4. Churn the extracted cream to produce butter.
  5. Heat the butter in a boiling kettle to convert it into ghee.
  6. Package the final ghee product into pouches and store in a cold room.

Market

Ghee is a staple in Indian cuisine and the second largest consumed dairy product in India. Demand is driven by rising population, disposable income, and growing awareness of its culinary and health benefits.

From the project report

GHEE PRODUCTION UNIT