Being a Medicinal plant coming under Agricultural crops,
Safed Musli cultivation
entitles you to tax-free returns.
Cost of Production & Profitability
Safed Musli Cultivation Method I - By Sowing on Beds
| Planting material 450 kg @ Rs. 200/- per kg. |
90,000 |
| Land preparation, Sowing, Labour etc. |
28,000 |
| Peeling & Drying |
30,000 |
| Other expenses |
12,000 |
| Total expenses |
1,60,000 |
| |
| Output 450 kg Dry Safed Musli @ Rs. 600/- per kg |
2,70,000 |
| Output 450 kg Planting Material @ Rs. 200/- per kg |
90,000 |
| Total
Earnings |
3,60,000 |
| |
| Total Earnings |
3,60,000 |
| Total Expenses |
1,60,000 |
| Total
Profit |
2,00,000 |
|
Safed Musli Cultivation Method II - By Sowing on Ridge
| Planting material 350 kg @ Rs. 200/- per kg. |
70,000 |
| Land preparation, Sowing, Labour etc. |
22,000 |
| Peeling & Drying |
24,000 |
| Other expenses |
9,000 |
| Total expenses |
1,25,000 |
| |
| Output 350 kg Dry Safed Musli @ Rs. 600/- per kg |
2,10,000 |
| Output 350 kg Planting Material @ Rs. 200/- per kg |
70,000 |
| Total Earnings |
2,80,000 |
| |
| Total Earnings |
2,80,000 |
| Total Expenses |
1,25,000 |
| Total Profit |
1,55,000 |
|
Note :
- Price last updated on 15 February, 2006.
- Prices are per the prevailing market.
- Output is around 5-7 times of Planting Material.
- Multiplication of tubers depend on implemetation of package
of practices.
- The Profit calculation is for understanding purpose only.
- The actual earnings & expenses depend upon different factors.
Tax Deduction
Being a Medicinal plant coming under Agricultural crops, Safed
Musli cultivation entitles you to tax-free returns. Financial
support from Banks and Agri-financial institutions is available
for the cultivation of Musli. Safed Musli is an endangered species
and cultivation of this rare medicinal herb will cover the way for
natural conservation of it and will earn a global support and recognition
for the cultivators of this plant. |
