Scheme: Backyard Poultry Production in Kollam district Under Flag Ship Project 2007-2008

This project is intended for augmenting egg production in the state utilizing the geographical and agro-climatic conditions conducive for egg production in Kollam District. This Project envisages production by masses in a poultry village concept where selected 7 blocks in the District are clustered together for effective forward and backward linkages.

The 7 blocks selected for this purpose are,

Karunagappally	Oachira	Chavara	Ithikkara
Mughathala	Chittumala	Sasthamkotta

NO. OF BENEFICIARIES: 1910 FROM THE ABOVE 7 BLOCKS IN KOLLAM DISTRICT PROJECT OUTLINE IN BRIEF

12 birds and 24 Kg feed will be distributed to each beneficiary. Veterinary aid worth 50/- and two day Training will be given to each beneficiary. Plan Assistance: 100 Lakhs Beneficiary contribution: Rs. 1662 (Cage Rs.1500, + Partial cost of chicks (Rs.100/-) and partial cost of feed Rs. 62/-)

Sl. No.	Particulars	Beneficiary (Rs)	Plan (Rs)	Total (Rs)
Ι	Capital
1	Cost of night shelter to accommodate 12 birds @ 1.25 sq ft0per bird made of wood or weld mesh or locally available material @ Rs.50 per Sq ft.(15 sq fp x 100 = Rs1500)	1,500		1,500
2	Cost of 12 birds (45-60) layer pullets @ Rs.50/- 0(Rs.50 x 12=Rs.600)	100	500	600
3	Cost of feed for 12 birds (2kg per bird) @ Rs.13 per kg for 24 kg (Rs.13x24=312)	62	250	312
4	Veterinary aid @ Rs. 50per unit (De-worming, vaccination)		50	50
5	Training for the selected beneficiaries or SHG's for two days		100	100
6	Implementation expenses		100	100
	Total Expenses	1,662	1,000	2,662
ΙΙ	Returns
1	Sale of eggs @ 175 eggs per bird / year (12*175=2100 eggs per year @ Rs.2 per egg)			5,250
2	Sale of spent birds (Rs. 30x1.5kg x 12 birds = Rs.540)			540
	Total Income			5,790
ΙΙΙ	Profit	Rs. 5,790 – Rs. 162		5,628

Note: The beneficiary contribution can be raised as loan from commercial banks for SHGs or own contribution from the individuals. The beneficiaries will have to remit the beneficiary contribution to get the benefits. The beneficiary has to fabricate the night shelter to accommodate 12 birds using locally available materials and need not remit the amount to the local body.

The 24kg of feed intended shall be distributed in two installments of two months apart, and the first installment along with the birds. This is to make the birds adapt to the feeding pattern under free range.

The egg will be marketed under the buy back scheme or the societies formed for this purpose and the average price of Rs.2.5 have been taken for calculation as backyard eggs attracts premium price in the market.

The feeding cost is negligible and hence not taken in to account for calculation The loan repayment if any can be monitored by the team leader of the SHGs in coordination with the marketing societies.

Fund
Total fund required will be Rs. 2,662 x 9,100 beneficiary	2,42,42,400
For organizing the marketing societies 50000x7	3,50,000
Contingencies and unforeseen expenses	5,50,000
Total	2,51,42,400
Total Plan Fund	1,00,00,000
Beneficiary Contribution	1,51,42,400

Note:- The savings in any item can be utilized for the short fall in other items.

Outcome
It is proposed to produce 1.91 Crore eggs in the first year. Apart from this about 273 MT of poultry meat will also be produced at the end of 18 months. [1 .09 Lakhs birds x 2.5 kg average weight @ Rs. 35/- per kg]
The Total Financial Outcome Will Be As -

Eggs - Rs. 4.775 Crores
Meat - Rs. 95.15 Lakhs
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Total = Rs. 5.725 Crores

Action Plan

	Preliminary meeting with Heads of Local Bodies
	Appointment of Programme Coordinators & Supervisors
	Selection of Beneficiaries by Grama Panchayats
	Identification of Egger Nurseries/Integrated Farms
	Inauguration of the Scheme
	Training to select beneficiaries
	Formation of KEPCO Clubs and Societies
	Distribution of inputs block wise
	Vaccination and Health Covers to the Birds
	Sale of Eggs locally
	Remittance of amount in Society
	Thrift loan / vocational training to KEPCO Club Members
	Selling of excess eggs through Societies in Kollam market under KEPCO Banner
	Remittance of amount for 2nd year birds by Societies
	Disposal of Spent Birds