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PACKAGED DRINKING WATER
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PRODUCT AND ITS APPLICATIONS
Most of the water borne diseases emanate from unclean water. Packaged drinking water ensures
safe, clean, potable water for human consumption.
MARKET POTENTIAL
Though a large number of manufacturers have recently taken up production of packaged drinking
water, yet there exists a wide gap between demand and supply. A number of units can be set up in
North Eastern Region to meet the local demand in institutions, hotels, restaurants, offices, tourist
and household.
BASIS AND PRESUMPTIONS
a) The unit will work for 300 days per annum on single shift basis.
b) The unit can achieve its full capacity utilization during the 2nd year of
operation.
c) The wages for skilled workers are taken as per prevailing rates in this
type of industry.
d) Interest rate for total capital investment is calculated @ 12% per annum.
e) The entrepreneur is expected to raise 20-25% of the capital as margin money.
f) The unit would construct its own building.
g) Costs of machinery and equipment are based on average prices of machinery manufacturers.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
Project implementation will take a period of 8 months. Break-up of the activities and relative time for
each activity is shown below:
n Scheme preparation and approval : 01 month
n SSI provisional registration : 1-2 months
n Sanction of financial supports etc. : 2-5 months
n Installation of machinery and power connection : 6-8 months
n Trial run and production : 01 month
TECHNICAL ASPECTS
Location
The plant can be located at any suitable place where availability of clean water, power, PET bottles
and market access is ensured.