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In addition to the raw materials, consumables like Bamboo, Jute, Polyethylene paper, cover
paper, cover paper, colour paper etc. will be required.
Process:
The chemicals which form ‘explosive mixtures’ have to be properly mixed. The mixture will then
be filled in suitable containers which will be closed after inserting the fuse. There are also other
processes such as coating, dipping, etc. depending upon the products manufactured. Later the
articles are wrapped and packed in cartons. The process of manufacture depends upon the
nature of article produced. In case of different products, the manufacturing process is briefly
mentioned below:
1. Rocket: For preparation of Rocket, initially bamboo cases or boxes are made, which are
then covered by jute. Thereafter crushed sulphur and salt petry are put into the cases. A
stick also is placed into it.
2. Letter Tree: The letter of the letter tree is made of Halpata which is covered by some
pieces of cloth. Then sulphur is applied followed by black gun powder.
3. Cherki: The cases or boxes of Cherki are made of bamboo, which is then covered by
jute. Thereafter crushed sulphur and salt petry are poured into the cases with the help of
a stick.
4. Mater Gash: Mater gash cases are made of paper. Sulphur and salt petry are crushed
separately. These crushed substances are taken mixed with aluminium powder etc.
Lastly the mixture is poured into the cases and fully covered.
5. Phuljari: The cases of phuljari are made of clay. Salphur, salt petry and carbon are
separately crushed. The mixture is then put into the Phuljari case with the help of a stick.
Machinery:
The major equipment required by the unit for producing the aforesaid fireworks items are as
follows:
Paper cutting machine 32” complete with motor: No.
Disintegrator 12” complete with 20 HP motor: No.
Flour Mills 12” complete with 7.5 HP motor: 1 No.
Conical grinders complete with 3 HP motor: 1 No.
Wire straightening & cutting machine: No.
Strapping operation tools (manual): 3 sets.
Location:
The suitable locations for the project may be –
• Guwahati, Tinsukia, Karimganj, Dhubri in Assam.
• Agartala, Dhamanagar in Tripura
The fireworks industry will have to be located on the outskirts of the town or city due to the
hazards involved in the manufacture of the goods. The units should therefore posses a van to
gather raw materials from the railway station as also to transport finished products.
Infrastructure:
The basic infrastructure required are :
Land : 50,000 sq.ft.
Building 18,000 sq.ft.
Power : 30 KW
Water : 1,000 Ltr. Per day.
Manpower : 60 Nos. (Administrative (5), Factory Staff (55),
Total Capital Requirement:
The total capital requirement including fixed capital and working capital is estimated at Rs 21.60
lakhs as follows. Of this, the project cost comprising fixed capital and margin money on working
capital is Rs 20.50 lakhs.
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