Table 6 Operational costs of vermicomposting unit of 200 tons per annum (TPA).
From: Economic feasibility study of organic and conventional fish farming systems of Indian major carps
Sl. no | Particulars of item | Year 1 Amount (USD) | Year 2 Amount (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Agricultural wastes (cost, collection and transportation) @ 320 kg per m3 and USD 2.90/MT (15 × 1.5 × 0.6 × 24 × 5 × 320 × 200/1000) [at 50% in 1st year] | 374.70 | 749.3 |
2 | Cow dung (cost, collection and transportation) @ 80 kg/m3and USD 3.61/MT(15 × 1.5 × 0.6 × 24 × 5 × 80 × 250/1000) [at 50% in 1st year] | 234.18 | 468.36 |
3 | Salary pay for 2 stable skilled laborers @ USD 86.73/month | 173.47 | 173.47 |
4 | Labor pay on day to day basis in development of vermin bed with agro-waste, cow dung and worms, watering, stirring, harvesting, sieving, packing, etc., including cost of bags. [at 50% in 1st year] | 361.39 | 722.77 |
5 | Electrical charges for pump, machinery, lighting etc. [at 50% in 1st year] | 173.47 | 346.93 |
6 | Repair and maintenance [at 50% in 1st year] | 433.66 | 867.33 |
7 | Cost of bags and marketing cost [at 50% in 1st year] | 216.83 | 433.66 |
Sub total | 1967.69 | 3414.96 | |
8 | Lease rent, Miscellaneous etc | 346.92 | 780.48 |
Total operational cost | 2314.61 | 4195.56 | |
