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Scope of Project
The scope of project includes cultivation of selected cut-flowers in green houses /tunnels and open area to assess the comparative advantages and establishment of post harvest facilities like grading, packing & cooling and logistics. The project would act as a role model and would provide training on pre and post harvest management, serve as gene bank, carry out field research to improve the quality of flowers and address related issues and products promotion in national and global market.
Products/Cut-flowers
Roses, Chrysanthemum, Gerbera, and Carnation (Spray & Standard).
Land Area
10 acres
Project Cost (approved)
| Description |
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(Rs.million) |
| Land |
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27.500 |
| Building and Civil Works |
|
20.009 |
| Plant and Machinery |
|
23.696 |
| Import Related Expenses |
|
0.714 |
| Erection & Installation Charges |
|
0.714 |
| Utilities |
|
2.800 |
| Furniture & Fixture |
|
1.762 |
| Vehicles |
|
4.175 |
| Pre-operating Expenses |
|
25.870 |
| Consultancy Charges |
|
3.313 |
| Contingencies (3%) |
|
2.492 |
| Initial Working Capital |
|
7.509 |
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| Total Cost |
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120.553 |
Project Rationale
Currently there is no data base available for floriculture sector. However, as per estimates the area under.
Area under cut-flower production
| Area |
Rosa Species |
Budded Rose |
Jasmine |
Tuberose |
Gladiolus |
Total |
| Punjab |
4000 |
1300 |
1300 |
1200 |
900 |
8700 |
| Sindh |
2500 |
340 |
350 |
675 |
- |
3865 |
| Balochistan |
1100 |
130 |
- |
462 |
403 |
2095 |
| NWFP |
1000 |
150 |
330 |
450 |
410 |
2340 |
| Total |
8600 |
1920 |
1980 |
2787 |
1713 |
17000 |
The above data clearly shows that only few cut-flowers e.g. Rose, Tuberose, Jasmine and Gladiolus are grown in Pakistan. Other quality flowers like Chrysanthemum, Gerbera, and Carnation, Fresia, Statice are being experimented and major potion of their local demand is met through imports. Moreover, there is tremendous demand for various cut flowers in the international, and it is growing the benefit of which can be achieved. Thus there is huge potential for development of floriculture products and product diversification to fetch domestic and global markets..
Proposed Location
In Punjab, Pattoki is the most developed area in respect of flower cultivation; therefore the project is proposed to be established there. However, based on climatic conditions, Islamabad, Hyderabad, Quetta, Swat and AJK are other potential areas
Employment opportunities
Permanent 17
Temporary/seasonal 25
Total 42
Demand Supply Gap
In Pakistan, majority of cut-flowers grown at commercial scale are roses, gladiolus, tuberose, jasmine, marigold which have not export quality. The selected products in project are grown on limited scale and majority of the requirement is being met through imports. The proposed project has ability to meet the demand of domestic market and will also focus for export. Presently, there is no organized set-up for promotion of floriculture sector in Pakistan. The project will provide all sort of facilities like production, processing & packaging, storage and marketing at domestic and export level.
Financial Indicators
| IFRR |
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19.01 % |
| Pay Back Period |
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4.25Years |
| Benefit cost ratio of |
|
1.68 |
| Break-even Point (based on 2nd year data) |
|
57 % |
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