- Overview
- Food Management and Trading Company (FMTC)
- L. Dugar Group (Dugar Brothers), Nepalgunj, Lumbini Province
- Century Food Pvt. Ltd., Biratnagar, Province 1
- Bohra Group (including Himalayan Industries)
- Shree Radha Krishna Rice Mill
- Nutri Foods (P) Ltd.
- Bohra Industries
- Vikas Food Products
- Medium/smaller sized mills in Nepalgunj, Lumbini Province
Overview
The major agriculture production area of Nepal is in the plain lands of Terai. Because of this, most of the country’s mills and processing facilities are also located in this region. There are limited numbers of mills outside of this region. Production of rice in the Terai is not enough to meet the daily consumption requirement of the nation. Therefore, to meet the demand, milled rice and paddy is imported from India.
Nepal has about 350 private commercial mills in operation although more than 500 are registered. State owned Food Management and Trading Company (FMTC) is also a major actor in collection and distribution of rice but their milling capacity is limited to two mills; 2 MT per hour in Rajapur, Bardiya (Aruwa Makwanpur: raw coarse rice) and 1 MT per hour in Janakpur, Dhanusha (Basmati). These 350 mills are further segmented into small, medium and big depending upon their production per hour. (100 mills of 1 MT/h, 215 mills of 1-5 MT/h; 35 mills of 5-8 MT/h). The collective production of these mills across all segment is dependent on the mill operation hour in a day, seasonality of the harvest, milling capacity of the production unit.
Generally, most of the mills operate for 1 single shift for 8 hours per day and that is only for 5 months harvest season of May through September.
For more information, please see: 4.6 Nepal Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.
Food Management and Trading Company (FMTC)
The Food Management and Trading Company (FMTC, formerly Nepal Food Corporation) is a state-owned enterprise. FMTC contributes to food security by supplying subsidized food commodities to people in food insecure and food deficit areas and it plays a role influencing the market by procuring and encouraging production of indigenous food commodities.
FMTC has two rice mills:
- A mill in Rajapur, Bardiya with a capacity of two MT/h and runs in the high season two shifts of 10 hours (night) and eight hours (day); they source exclusively Nepalese paddy and the monthly average output is 200-350 MT of milled rice or 2,200 MT/annum. The mill has four warehouses with a total storage capacity of 6,000 MT.
- A mill in Janakpur, Dhanusha with a capacity of one MT/h. They have a paddy quota for 1,000 MT/annum of coarse rice (Mansuli) and 700 MT of Basmati. They have two warehouses with a combined storage capacity of 3,000 MT.
(Source: World Food Programme. Rationalisation of the Food Management and Trading Company Warehouse Network. Food Management and Trading Company, 2019.)
L. Dugar Group (Dugar Brothers), Nepalgunj, Lumbini Province
Sourcing |
Fine rice from India and coarse rice from Nepal. |
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Processing |
Two rice mills, one mill with two processing lines of 3 MT/h and 2 MT/h capacity and another with a processing line of 5 MT/hr. |
Output |
Their annual output last year was 10,000 MT of which 5,000 MT were fine rice and 5,000 MT coarse rice. Their targets for this year have increased to 8,000 MT of fine rice and 5-7,000 MT coarse rice. |
Supply |
Dugar’s output goes to their own depot in Kathmandu from where goods are picked up by traders/wholesalers who distribute to various types of retailers. |
Century Food Pvt. Ltd., Biratnagar, Province 1
Century Food is a trading company of mainly Indian rice, repacked and distributed in Nepal.
Sourcing |
99 % Indian milled rice. |
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Processing |
repacking in Nepalese branded bags |
Output |
Century’s annual trading volume is 40,000 MT. Their warehouse has a capacity of 5,000 MT in Biratnagar; 2,000 MT in Narayanghat and 1,000 MT in Kathmandu. |
Supply |
In three major territories: Kathmandu, Pokhara and Narayanghat |
Bohra Group (including Himalayan Industries)
Bohra Group is a market-oriented food producer, among others, operating two rice mills with eight MT/hr (Bohra Industries) and five MT/hr milling capacity (Himalayan Industries) respectively.
Sourcing |
Approximately 70% Nepalese rice with 20-30 per cent imports from India. |
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Processing |
Eight MT/hr and five MT/hr. |
Output |
15,000 MT/annum of premium rice and 10-15,000 MT/annum of raw rice. Packaging and distribution: One kg to 30 kg retail packs |
Supply |
Kathmandu and wide local network (Biratnagar and Terai) |
(Source: Albani, Martin, et al. Landscape Study for Rice Fortification. Department of Health Services, Nepal in support of WFP RBB, 2017.)
Shree Radha Krishna Rice Mill
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
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Shree Radha Krishna Rice Mill Badhaiyatal, Rajapur-7, Bardiya |
Name: Himalaya Tripathi Title: Proprietor |
Tel: +977-84-401056 Mob: 9858024703 Fax: |
Summary of Role and Services |
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Purchasing agricultural products from farmers and Selling the processed food at fair price. |
Facilities |
|
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Parking Area Inside Compound (m²) |
20317.8 m² |
Drainage |
Good |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Well Equipped |
Electricity Load (KVA) |
100 KVA |
Backup Generator(s) |
Yes, 100 KVA stabilizer, 100 KVA Transformer |
Milling Capacity |
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Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
Paddy Rice |
Processing 40 MT |
Processing 1200 MT |
Wheat |
- |
500 MT |
Storage Capacity |
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Storage in Metric Tons |
Paddy Rice – Covered (MT) |
Wheat – Covered (MT) |
Within the Compound |
1400 MT |
1400 MT |
Outside the Compound |
50000 MT |
- |
Nutri Foods (P) Ltd.
Company Name & Address |
Contact Names & Email |
Telephone & Fax |
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Nutri Foods (P) Ltd. |
Name: Pradeep Sharda |
Tel: +977-1-4229800 |
Facilities |
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Parking area inside compound m² |
Adequate space available |
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Drainage |
Good |
|
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
|
Number of Ventilators |
10, Screened |
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Electricity Load (KVA) |
Unspecified |
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Backup Generator |
Yes, Super Nova 640 KVA |
Milling Equipment |
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Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
|
India |
2005 |
2005 |
Good |
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Maintenance |
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Duration (hours / week) |
All maintenance is performed on all equipment on a regular basis. |
Type of maintenance |
N/A |
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
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Type of Equipment |
Yes/No |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
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Fortification Feeder |
Yes |
1 |
No |
N/A |
|
Bag Cleaning Plant |
N/A |
0 |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Moisture Tester |
Yes |
1 |
No |
N/A |
|
De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
1 |
No |
N/A |
|
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
1 |
No |
N/A |
|
Staffing |
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Number of full-time skilled workers |
10 operators |
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Number of full-time labourers |
25 at full capacity |
Weighbridge |
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Number |
This facility does not have a standard weighbridge but uses a 300 kg scale. |
Capacity (MT) |
Length (m) |
Type |
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Within Compound |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Within Compound |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Building |
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Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
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Building – Mill |
33 m |
11 m |
7 m |
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Building – Storage |
100 m |
36 m |
Unspecified |
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Walls |
Concrete |
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Roof |
Steel |
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Floor |
Concrete |
Conditions & Cleanliness |
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Outside |
Inside |
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Cracks in walls or roof |
N/A |
N/A |
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Signs of rodent activity |
N/A |
N/A |
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Signs of bird's entry |
N/A |
N/A |
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Damaged gutters/drains |
N/A |
N/A |
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Signs of moisture |
N/A |
N/A |
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Adjacent Vegetation |
No |
No |
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Cleanliness (Good / Poor) |
Good |
Good |
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Pest Control |
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Fumigation |
Yes |
Frequency |
every 4 months |
Contracted (Yes / No) |
N/A |
Spraying |
Yes |
Frequency |
N/A |
Contracted (Yes / No) |
N/A |
Rodenticides |
Yes |
Frequency |
N/A |
Contracted (Yes / No) |
N/A |
Rodent Trapping |
Yes |
Frequency |
N/A |
Contracted (Yes / No) |
N/A |
Security |
|
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Security (Good / Poor) |
Good |
Compound (Fenced / Not Fenced) |
N/A |
Other Comments |
N/A |
Access |
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Distance from main town (km) |
20 minutes |
Travel time if not located in town (hours) |
N/A |
Road condition to Mill |
Good |
Road limitation (if any) |
None |
Rail connections (Yes / No) |
No |
Milling Capacity |
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Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
Wheat Soya Blend (WSB) |
10-15 MT / day |
Irregular, max. 300 MT/month |
Corn Soya Blend (CSB) |
10-15 MT / day |
N/A |
Storage Capacity |
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Storage in Metric Tons |
Wheat – Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
Within the Compound |
300 MT covered |
N/A |
Outside the Compound |
N/A |
N/A |
Capacity to Blend |
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This facility is able to mill all grains and fortify with vitamins and minerals, adding salt and sugar. |
Loading & Discharge Rates |
The loading/discharge/delivery rates are based on the negotiated rates at time of contract signing. |
Transport Capacity at Mill |
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Nutri Foods has the truck fleet to move product from this facility and the delivery charges can be negotiated into the contract with the loading/unloading/milling rates. |
Bohra Industries
Company Name & Address |
Contact Names & Email |
Telephone |
|
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Bohra Industries |
Name: Vinash Bohra |
+977-01-4266861 |
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Facilities |
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Parking area inside compound m² |
Adequate space available |
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Drainage |
Good |
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Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No) |
No |
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Number of Ventilators |
N/A |
Screened |
|
Electricity Load (KVA) |
N/A |
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Backup Generator |
N/A - Steam turbine |
KVA |
Milling Equipment |
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Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
|
India |
2008 |
2008 |
Good |
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Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
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Type of Equipment |
Yes/No |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
Fortification Feeder |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Bag Cleaning Plant |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Moisture Tester |
Yes |
1 |
No |
N/A |
De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
1 |
No |
N/A |
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
1 |
No |
N/A |
Staffing |
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Number of full-time skilled workers |
4 operators |
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Number of full-time labourers |
45 normally, 50-60 at full capacity |
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Weighbridge |
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Number |
This facility does not have a standard weighbridge. |
Capacity (MT) |
Length (m) |
Type |
|
Within Compound |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Within Compound |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Building |
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Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
Building – Wheat Mill |
19 m |
15 m |
14 m |
Building – Maize Mill |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Walls |
Concrete |
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Roof |
Steel |
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Floor |
Concrete |
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Conditions & Cleanliness |
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|
Outside |
Inside |
|
Cracks in walls or roof |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Signs of rodent activity |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Signs of bird's entry |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Damaged gutters/drains |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Signs of moisture |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Adjacent Vegetation |
No |
No |
|
Cleanliness |
Fair |
Fair |
Pest Control |
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Fumigation |
Visited regularly |
Frequency |
N/A |
Contracted (Yes / No) |
N/A |
|
Spraying |
Visited regularly |
Frequency |
N/A |
Contracted (Yes / No) |
N/A |
|
Rodenticides |
Visited regularly |
Frequency |
N/A |
Contracted (Yes / No) |
N/A |
|
Rodent Trapping |
Visited regularly |
Frequency |
N/A |
Contracted (Yes / No) |
N/A |
|
Security |
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Security (Good / Poor) |
Good |
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Compound (Fenced / Not Fenced) |
Fenced |
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Other Comments |
N/A |
Access |
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Distance from main town (km) |
Located in the city |
|
Travel time if not located in town (hours) |
N/A |
|
Road condition to Mill |
Good |
|
Road limitation (if any) |
No Limit |
|
Rail connections (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Milling Capacity |
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Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
Rice |
5 MT / hr @ 22 hr / day |
5 MT / hr @ 22 hr / day |
Storage Capacity |
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Storage in Metric Tons |
Rice – Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
Within the Compound |
10,000 MT - 5 buildings for raw materials (16 m x 38 m x 6
m) |
N/A |
Outside the Compound |
N/A |
N/A |
Capacity to Blend |
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Does not have capacity to blend. |
Loading & Discharge Rates |
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The loading / discharge rates are based on the negotiated rates at time of contract signing. Loading rate has been set at 30 Rs / MT. |
Transport Capacity at Mill |
Bohra Industries has a truck fleet to move product from this facility on a standby basis or the customer can rely on commercial carriers to arrange transport. |
Vikas Food Products
Vikas Food Products (P.) Ltd., a food manufacturing industry in Nepal, has 5 separate plants for Wheat flour (150 MT), Whole wheat flour (100 MT), Blended Fortified Food (Lito) (40 MT), Maize grit/flour (30 MT), Rice (120 MT) milling per day. They also exporting whole wheat flour and multigrain flour to Germany, Japan and China. Vikar Food Product imports food grains to meet its annual demand.
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
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Vikas Food Products (P.) Ltd. Parvatipur, Kohalpur-14, Banke, Nepal |
Name: Mr. Pradeep Chajjer Title: GM Email: pradeep@kldugargroup.com Name: Mr. P.K. Sharma Title: GM (Prod.) Email: pksharma@kldugargroup.com Web: www.kldugargroup.com |
Tel: + 977 9858020210 Fax: +977 9802520211 |
Summary of Role and Services |
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Vikash Food Products (P.) Ltd. is a cereal based manufacturing plant producing Wheat Flour, Whole Wheat Flour, Multi-grains Atta, Blended fortified Foods, Rice & Rice flours, Maize Grits & flour, Gram flour and roasted gram flour. These range of products are available in the market under GYAN & AASHIRVAAD BRANDS. |
Facilities |
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Parking Area Inside Compound (m²) |
7000 Sq. feet |
|
Drainage |
Good |
|
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Fire Extinguishers/ Water reservoir Pond |
|
Number of Ventilators (screened) |
Plant building is provided with required screened ventilators |
|
Electricity Load (KVA) |
650 |
|
Backup Generator(s) |
Yes |
900 KVA |
Milling Equipment |
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Origin of Machinery |
Year of Mfg |
Year of Installation |
Condition |
India |
2008 |
2008 |
Good |
Maintenance |
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Duration |
Few hours to 2-3 days |
Type of Maintenance |
Breakdown and Preventive |
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
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Type of Equipment |
Available |
Number |
Owned |
Comments |
Fortification Feeder |
Yes |
3 |
owned |
Running conditions |
Bag Cleaning Plant |
No |
no |
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Moisture Tester |
Yes |
3 |
owned |
In working conditions |
De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
1 |
owned |
Running |
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
3 |
Owned |
On-line Magnets |
Staffing |
|
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Number of Full Time Skilled Workers |
50 |
Number of Full Time Labourers |
150 |
Weighbridge |
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Number |
1 |
Capacity (MT) |
Length (m) |
Type |
Within Compound |
80 MT |
60 feet |
Load cell |
Building |
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Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
|
Building – (Blended fortified food) |
120 feet |
105 feet |
30 feet |
Building – Maize Mill |
60 feet |
60 feet |
30 feet |
Walls |
Cemented Brick wall |
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Roof |
Galvanized corrugated sheet and POP Ceiling |
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Floor |
Stone and marble finish floors |
Conditions & Cleanliness |
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|
Outside |
Inside |
Cracks in Walls or Roof |
No |
No |
Signs of Rodent Activity |
No |
No |
Signs of Birds Entry |
Yes |
No |
Damaged Gutters/Drains |
No |
No |
Signs of Moisture |
Yes |
No |
Adjacent Vegetation |
Yes |
No |
Cleanliness |
Good |
Good |
Pest Control |
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Fumigation |
Yes |
Frequency |
Half yearly |
Contracted |
In house |
Spraying |
Yes |
Frequency |
Monthly |
Contracted |
In house |
Rodenticides |
No |
Frequency |
Contracted |
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Rodent Trapping |
Yes |
Frequency |
Yearly |
Contracted |
In House |
Security |
|
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Security |
Good |
Compound |
Fenced |
Other Comments |
Premises is secured with compound wall with fencing wire |
Access |
|
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Distance from Main Town (km) |
100 m |
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
Located in main highway |
Road Condition to Mill |
Good |
Road Limitations (if any) |
50 feet wide road |
Rail Connections |
No |
Milling Capacity |
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Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
Wheat (Blended fortified food) |
40 MT |
800 MT |
Maize |
30 MT |
600 MT |
Storage Capacity |
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Storage in Metric Tons |
Wheat – Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
Within the Compound |
20000 MT |
400 MT |
Outside the Compound |
Capacity to Blend |
2 MT/Hour |
Loading & Discharge Rates |
10 MT |
Transport Capacity at Mill |
400 MT per day |
Medium/smaller sized mills in Nepalgunj, Lumbini Province
Company Name |
Milling Capacity |
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Hardik Rice Mill |
1.5 Mt/h of paddy, Annual output: 2,400 MT milled rice |
Pratibha Rice Mill |
1.5 Mt/h of paddy, Annual output: 1,200 MT milled rice |
Mittal Rice and Oil Mill |
1.5 Mt/h of paddy, Annual output: 1,800 MT milled rice |
All of them are sourcing Nepalese rice (mainly coarse) and supply 90-100 per cent of their output to the hill and mountain areas of Gandaki Province, Lumbini Province and Karnali Province of Nepal. The transportation costs increase significantly not only by distance but also by degree of difficulty of road access (or path). From May to September, some areas are simply inaccessible by land transport because of floods and landslides.
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